West of Memphis (2012)
An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas
2012 · R · 2h 30m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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…
Director: Amy J. Berg
Writers: Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Music by: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti, Ronan Killeen
Editor: Billy McMillin
Rated 7.4/10 by 158 viewers
Cast
Damien Echols as SelfJessie Misskelley Jr. as SelfJason Baldwin as SelfPam Hobbs as Self – Stevie Branch's MotherSteve Jones as Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden CountyJohn Fogleman as Self – Former Deputy ProsecutorJerry Driver as Self – Former Juvenile Corrections OfficerSharon French as Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin TrialLorri Davis as Self – Damien's WifeMara Leveritt as Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"Martin Hill as Self – Case ResearcherDan Stidham as Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie MisskelleyMore like this
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