West of Memphis

West of Memphis (2012)

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense allows the film to show the investigation, research, and appeals process in a way that has never been seen before; revealing shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the American South.

Date of release
2012-11-22
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (162)
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Amy J. Berg

Casting

  • Damien Echols — Self
  • Jessie Misskelley Jr. — Self
  • Jason Baldwin — Self
  • Pam Hobbs — Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
  • Steve Jones — Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
  • John Fogleman — Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
  • Jerry Driver — Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
  • Sharon French — Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
  • Lorri Davis — Self – Damien's Wife
  • Mara Leveritt — Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
  • Martin Hill — Self – Case Researcher
  • Dan Stidham — Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

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