West of Memphis

Nov 22, 2012

2h 30m

★ 7.4

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Disarming Films

WingNut Films

West of Memphis Trailers

Cast

Self

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

Pam Hobbs

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

Steve Jones

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

John Fogleman

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

Jerry Driver

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

Sharon French

Self – Damien's Wife

Lorri Davis

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"

Mara Leveritt

Self – Case Researcher

Martin Hill

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

Dan Stidham

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