Manipulation Quotes in Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal

How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

Many of the FBI documents about Bulger were simply invention—and at this Connolly became the master. (2.9.33)

Connolly might not be a good FBI agent, but he's a pro at forging documents. He's, like, the Michael Jordan of subverting the truth and exploiting loopholes in regulations. Hooray?

Quote #8

They had Morris in their grip, and he'd come cheap—a plane ticket for an illicit tryst. (2.9.24)

Morris resists for a while, but he eventually gives in and starts taking straight cash from Bulger and the gang. This is his personal Rubicon: he can never go back to being a normal FBI agent now.

Quote #9

"He couldn't write a report. He was no administrator. He was just this brassy bulls*** artist." (2.10.56)

It turns out that Connolly isn't even an effective FBI agent: he's just good at pretending to be one. Sadly, this does little to slow his ascent within the bureau.