Families of Whitey Bulger victims working on TV miniseries

BOSTON — The legend of South Boston mob boss James Whitey Bulger is a story Hollywood, so far, cannot resist. But beyond the legend, there is the real-life story of murder, corruption, shakedowns, and betrayal that was played out for months in federal court in Boston.

While the trial filled headlines in New England and around the country, very few actually got to watch the trial because cameras are not allowed in federal court.

"We're trying to develop a non-fiction scripted TV series based off the transcripts of the Whitey Bulger trial," said Ben Berkowitz.

Brothers Ben and Max Berkowitz run a production company called 'Not A Billionaire' and they are helping to create a TV miniseries about the Bulger trial, seen through the eyes of the victims.

"The victims deserve a little payback. We want to be able to have their story heard," said Berkowitz.

Victims, like Steve Davis whose sister Debbie was murdered by Bulger and his partner Steven Flemmi.

"We're not glorifying Whitey, Flemmi, or any one of them. We're trying to bring out how corrupt the city was," said Davis.

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Patricia Donahue's husband Michael was also a Bulger murder victim. She and Davis attended the trial every single day.

"This is not about Whitey. This is about the victims and the trial, what went on during the trial. The people have no idea. It wasn't televised, so this way they have an opportunity to see what really went on during this trial," said Donahue.

In the next few weeks, the team will pitch its untitled pilot script and ideas to Hollywood.

"The people of Boston that were affected by that gang, they are incredible people with amazing personalities and we want to show them," said Berkowitz.

The hope is the finished film will give Bulger's victims the last word on a dark slice of Boston history.

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