West of Memphis

West of Memphis

Documentary · 2012 · 2h 30m

Movie

7.4/10 · TMDB

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.

Watch the trailer

Where to watch

Buy, rent

  • Apple TV Store
  • Rakuten TV
  • Amazon Video
  • Sky Store
  • YouTube

Cast & crew

Damien EcholsSelf
Jessie Misskelley Jr.Self
Jason BaldwinSelf
Pam HobbsSelf – Stevie Branch's Mother
Steve JonesSelf – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
John FoglemanSelf – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry DriverSelf – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon FrenchSelf – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri DavisSelf – Damien's Wife
Mara LeverittSelf – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Martin HillSelf – Case Researcher
Dan StidhamSelf – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley
Jessie Misskelley Sr.Self – Jessie's Father
Steve DrizinSelf – Law Professor, Northwestern Univ. School of Law
Laura NiriderSelf – Staff Attorney, Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth

Information

Release date
21 December 2012
Director
Amy J. Berg
Genres
Documentary
Runtime
2h 30m
Country of origin
New Zealand, United States

More like this