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2012

West of Memphis

Directed by Amy J. Berg
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.

Duration

2h 30m

Released

November 22, 2012

Revenue

$318,317

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7.4

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Cast59

  • Damien Echols
  • Jessie Misskelley Jr.
  • Jason Baldwin
  • Pam Hobbs
  • Steve Jones
  • John Fogleman
  • Jerry Driver
  • Sharon French
  • Lorri Davis

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