West of Memphis (2012)

EnglishFilm2012150 minDocumentary★ 7.4/10

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.

Directed by

Amy J. Berg

Starring

Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin

Music

Nick Cave, Warren Ellis

Released

2012-11-22

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