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Cast
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
John Fogleman
as Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver
as Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French
as Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri Davis
as Self – Damien's Wife
Mara Leveritt
as Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDocumentary
Votes158
DirectorAmy J. Berg
WritersBilly McMillin, Amy J. Berg
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWest of Memphis
About 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.
Directed by Amy J. Berg, West of Memphis leans on a strong ensemble — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2012.
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