West of Memphis (2012)
West of Memphis is a 2012 documentary movie directed by Amy J. Berg, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin.
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.
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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 on 22 November 2012.
How long is West of Memphis?
West of Memphis runs 2h 30m.
Who made West of Memphis?
West of Memphis was directed by Amy J. Berg.
Where can I watch West of Memphis?
West of Memphis is available on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch West of Memphis
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Damien Echols as Self
- Jessie Misskelley Jr. as Self
- Jason Baldwin as Self
- Pam Hobbs as Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
- Steve Jones as Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
- John Fogleman as Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
- Jerry Driver as Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
- Sharon French as Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
- Lorri Davis as Self – Damien's Wife
- Mara Leveritt as Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
- Martin Hill as Self – Case Researcher
- Dan Stidham as Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley