West of Memphis (2012)

11/22/2012 (US) • 2h 30m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$318,317.00

Keywords

release from prison

arkansas

trial

murder

wrongful conviction

woman director

miscarriage of justice

1990s

satanic panic

death row inmate

west memphis three

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