West of Memphis
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Amy J. Berg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Damien EcholsSelf
Jessie Misskelley Jr.Self
Jason BaldwinSelfP
Pam HobbsSelf – Stevie Branch's MotherS
Steve JonesSelf – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden CountyJ
John FoglemanSelf – Former Deputy ProsecutorJ
Jerry DriverSelf – Former Juvenile Corrections OfficerS
Sharon FrenchSelf – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin TrialL
Lorri DavisSelf – Damien's WifeM
Mara LeverittSelf – Author - "Devil's Knot"🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West of Memphis about?
- 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.
- Who directed West of Memphis?
- West of Memphis was directed by Amy J. Berg.
- When was West of Memphis released?
- West of Memphis was released on November 22, 2012.
- How long is West of Memphis?
- West of Memphis has a runtime of 2h 30m.
- Where can I track West of Memphis?
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