West of Memphis(2012)

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

Documentary2h 30mReleased
West of Memphis

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Overview

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.

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Director
Amy J. Berg
Writer
Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Release Date
November 22, 2012
Runtime
2h 30m
Country
United States of America, New Zealand
Language
English
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Revenue
$318,317

Cast

Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Self

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Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

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Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

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Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

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Lorri Davis

Self – Damien's Wife

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Mara Leveritt

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"

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Martin Hill

Self – Case Researcher

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Dan Stidham

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

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