West of Memphis
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.
At a glance
Countries
United States of America, New Zealand
Ratings
TMDB users
7.4/10
157 votes
Rating consensus
74/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~74/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
John Fogleman
Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver
Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French
Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri Davis
Self – Damien's Wife
Mara Leveritt
Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Martin Hill
Self – Case Researcher
Dan Stidham
Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley
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West of Memphis (2012)
Amy J. Berg
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