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Bostonians: Success Of Whitey Bulger Movie Hangs On The Accent

By Anne Mostue
Published August 31, 2014 at 3:45 PM PDT

Boston has become the set for a new film about mobster Whitey Bulger. Locals believe getting the Boston accent right will make or break the movie.

(This piece originally aired onMorning Edition on Wed., Aug. 27)

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