A Murder in the Park
Documentary filmmakers assert that Anthony Porter - a former death-row inmate who was spared the death penalty thanks to the efforts of a college journalism program - was actually guilty, and an innocent man was sent to prison.
Christopher S. Rech
Director
Casts & Crew
Dexter Hammett
Alstory Simon (1999)
Kevin Adelstein
David Protess
Joseph Alex
Anthony Porter
Denny Castiglione
Paul Ciolino
Jason Patrick
William Taylor
Aswan Harris
Jerry Hillard
Sabrina McPherson
Marilyn Green
Derick Mayes
Alstory Simon (1982)
Tamicka Scruggs
Inez Jackson
Also Directed by Christopher S. Rech
“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.
