West of Memphis (2012)

7.4/10 150 min Documentary

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

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Self

Kiki Daire

Self – Childhood Friend of Damien & Jason (as Jennifer Bearden)

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