West of Memphis

West of Memphis

21/1/2012 2h 30m 7.4/10

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.

Director

Amy J. Berg

Top Billed Cast

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Self

John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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