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West of Memphis (2012)

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An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

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 & Crew

Director
Amy J. Berg
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    Self Damien Echols
  • Profile picture of Jason Baldwin
    Self Jason Baldwin
  • Profile picture of Kiki Daire
    Self – Childhood Friend of Damien & Jason (as Jennifer Bearden) Kiki Daire
  • Profile picture of Eddie Vedder
    Self – WM3 Supporter Eddie Vedder
  • Profile picture of Henry Rollins
    Self – WM3 Supporter Henry Rollins
  • Profile picture of Peter Jackson
    Self – WM3 Supporter Peter Jackson
  • Profile picture of John Douglas
    Self – FBI Profiler, Retired John Douglas
  • Profile picture of Erin Moriarty
    Self – Journalist Erin Moriarty

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Keywords

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  • woman director
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  • 1990s
  • satanic panic
  • death row inmate
  • west memphis three