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Whitey
The second movie version, now in color, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character. The smart but naughty farmhands son's eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer, but also neighbors and even the kind curate whose liturgical server he is) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe; thus when his mother catches him skinny dipping she takes all his clothes home, forcing him to a long walk of shame, dreading dad's wrath all the way. This version also stresses the story's social and Flamingant aspects.
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This documentary explores the life and crimes of James J. Bulger, a notorious Irish-American gangster who operated primarily in South Boston. It delves into his rise to power within the Winter Hill Gang, his alleged involvement in organized crime, and his long-standing relationship with the FBI. The film attempts to shed light on the complex character of Bulger and the environment that allowed him to evade capture for so long.
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