

West of Memphis(2012)
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.


Movie: West of Memphis
Top 10 Billed Cast
Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Self – Damien's Wife
Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Video Trailer West of Memphis
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