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West of Memphis (2012)

Movie ★ 7.4 150 min

Documentary

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.

Amy J. Berg Director Billy McMillin Writer Amy J. Berg Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 22, 2012
Runtime
150 min
Rating
R
Box office
$318,317
IMDb
tt2130321
Country
United States, New Zealand
Language
English
Studio
Disarming Films, WingNut Films

Themes

Cast

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" Martin Hill Self – Case Researcher Dan Stidham Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley Jessie Misskelley Sr. Self – Jessie's Father Steve Drizin Self – Law Professor, Northwestern Univ. School of Law Laura Nirider Self – Staff Attorney, Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth Kiki Daire Kiki Daire Self – Childhood Friend of Damien & Jason (as Jennifer Bearden) David Burnett Self – Trial Judge Stephanie Dollar Self – Defense Witness - Misskelley Trial

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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.
Who stars in West of Memphis?
West of Memphis stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs.
When was West of Memphis released?
West of Memphis is a 2012 documentary film.
Where can I watch West of Memphis?
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