West of Memphis (2012)

  • R
  • 01/21/2012 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 2h 30m

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

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.

Amy J. Berg

Director, Writer

Billy McMillin

Writer

Cast

Damien Echols's headshot

Damien Echols

Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.'s headshot

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self
Jason Baldwin's headshot

Jason Baldwin

Self
Pam Hobbs's headshot

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
Steve Jones's headshot

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
John Fogleman's headshot

John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver's headshot

Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French's headshot

Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

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