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West of Memphis

2012-2h 30min
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7.4 / 10 147

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

Writers Mara Leveritt Billy McMillin Amy J. Berg

Stars Damien Echols Jessie Misskelley Jr. Jason Baldwin

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Cast

Damien Echols's picture in the cast

Damien Echols

Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.'s picture in the cast

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self
Jason Baldwin's picture in the cast

Jason Baldwin

Self
Pam Hobbs's picture in the cast

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
Steve Jones's picture in the cast

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
John Fogleman's picture in the cast

John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver's picture in the cast

Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French's picture in the cast

Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri Davis's picture in the cast

Lorri Davis

Self – Damien's Wife
Martin Hill's picture in the cast

Martin Hill

Self – Case Researcher
Dan Stidham's picture in the cast

Dan Stidham

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley
Jessie Misskelley Sr.'s picture in the cast

Jessie Misskelley Sr.

Self – Jessie's Father

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