Name: West of Memphis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-11-22
Duration: 150 min
Cast: Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs, Steve Jones

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West of Memphis plot summary

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.

Details

Release date: November 22, 2012
Runtime: 2h 30m
Genres: Documentary
Directed by: Amy J. Berg
Country: United States, New Zealand
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 · 162 votes

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Cast

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"

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In the United States, West of Memphis is available to stream on Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.