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.

Cast

Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs, Steve Jones, John Fogleman, Jerry Driver, Sharon French

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What is "West of Memphis" about?

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.

When was "West of Memphis" released?

West of Memphis was released in 2012.

Who stars in "West of Memphis"?

The cast includes Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs.