West of Memphis (2012)

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West of Memphis on IMDb 7.9/10 8,627 votes

Released:
2012-11-22

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.

Director:
Amy J. Berg

Runtime:
2h 30min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Damien Echols
    as
    Self
  • Jessie Misskelley Jr.
    as
    Self
  • Jason Baldwin
    as
    Self
  • Pam Hobbs
    as
    Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
  • Steve Jones
    as
    Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County