West of Memphis

West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

7.4 /10 157 votes
November 22, 2012 2h 30m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Amy J. Berg
Writers Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Studio Disarming Films
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Self

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

Mara Leveritt

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"

Martin Hill

Self – Case Researcher

Dan Stidham

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

Frequently Asked Questions

West of Memphis was released on November 22, 2012.

The runtime of West of Memphis is 2h 30m.

West of Memphis is a Documentary movie.

West of Memphis has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

West of Memphis is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

West of Memphis was directed by Amy J. Berg.

The main cast of West of Memphis includes Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin.

West of Memphis is originally in English.