West of Memphis

Name: West of Memphis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-11-22
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs, Steve Jones

2012·Movie·R·150 min·★ 7.4(157)

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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.

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About West of Memphis

West of Memphis is a 2012 English-language documentary film directed by Amy J. Berg. The cast is led by Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

West of Memphis was produced by Disarming Films and WingNut Films and made in United States of America and New Zealand. It was released on November 22, 2012, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Amy J. Berg
Writers: Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Release date: November 22, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, New Zealand
Box office: $0 million
Production: Disarming Films, WingNut Films

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West of Memphis cast & crew

West of Memphis was directed by Amy J. Berg and written by Billy McMillin and Amy J. Berg.

The cast features 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, and John Fogleman as Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nick Cave, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti, and it was produced by Lorri Davis and Damien Echols.

Is West of Memphis worth watching?

West of Memphis holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 157 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy documentary, West of Memphis is worth a place on your watchlist.

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