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West of Memphis

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7.4/10 • 142

2012-11-222h 30m

Documentary

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

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.

Directors
Amy J. Berg
Writters
Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Editors
Billy McMillin, Billy McMillin

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  1. Damien Echols

    Damien Echols

    Self

  2. Jessie Misskelley Jr.

    Jessie Misskelley Jr.

    Self

  3. Jason Baldwin

    Jason Baldwin

    Self

  4. Pam Hobbs

    Pam Hobbs

    Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

  5. Steve Jones

    Steve Jones

    Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

  6. John Fogleman

    John Fogleman

    Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

  7. Jerry Driver

    Jerry Driver

    Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

  8. Sharon French

    Sharon French

    Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

  9. Lorri Davis

    Lorri Davis

    Self – Damien's Wife

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
$318,317.00
Keywords
release from prisonarkansastrialmurderwrongful convictionwoman directormiscarriage of justice1990ssatanic panicdeath row inmatewest memphis three