West of Memphis
West of Memphis

Information

Release DateNovember 22, 2012
Runtime2h 30m
StatusReleased
Revenue$318K
ProductionDisarming Films, WingNut Films
LanguagesEnglish
7.4
157 votes
Popularity1

West of Memphis

"An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg

Featured Cast

Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Self

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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