

Fifty years after The Wicker Man (1973), director Robin Hardy’s lost papers resurface, prompting his sons Justin and Dominic to explore the legacy of the cult classic—and their father. For Justin, the film represents personal loss; for Dominic, a distant cultural phenomenon. Together, they uncover the truth behind Robin’s role in the film and confront the complexities of independent filmmaking, family, and myth.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Self
“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.