West of Memphis

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.

CastCrewDetailsGenres

Damien EcholsSelf

Jessie Misskelley Jr.Self

Jason BaldwinSelf

PPam HobbsSelf – Stevie Branch's Mother

SSteve JonesSelf – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

JJohn FoglemanSelf – Former Deputy Prosecutor

JJerry DriverSelf – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

SSharon FrenchSelf – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

LLorri DavisSelf – Damien's Wife

MMara LeverittSelf – Author - "Devil's Knot"

MMartin HillSelf – Case Researcher

DDan StidhamSelf – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

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