West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

20122h 30m7.4(162 votes)

Documentary

Synopsis

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 pr…

West of Memphis (2012) is a documentary film directed by Amy J. Berg. It stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., and Jason Baldwin. The film runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 162 votes.

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Director

Amy J. Berg

Cast

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Self

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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Who stars in West of Memphis?

West of Memphis stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, and Pam Hobbs, and was directed by Amy J. Berg.

How long is West of Memphis?

West of Memphis has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes.

When did West of Memphis come out?

West of Memphis was released in 2012.

What genre is West of Memphis?

West of Memphis is a documentary film.

Is West of Memphis worth watching?

West of Memphis holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.