CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 2h 30m · R

West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

74%(162)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAmy J. Berg

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 30m
Language
EN
Released
November 22, 2012
Revenue
$318,317
Studios
Disarming FilmsWingNut Films

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
West Of Memphis - Trailer

West Of Memphis - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

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"

Creative team
Directed by
Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg
Written by
Billy McMillin
Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg
Produced by
Lorri Davis
Damien Echols
Damien Echols

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