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.

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Documentary
Release Date

Nov 22, 2012

Duration: 2h 30 min

Popularity: 0.6611
147 votes
Directed by

Amy J. Berg

Productions

Disarming Films (US)WingNut Films (NZ)

Budget

318.3 K

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Peter Jackson

Producer

Lorri Davis

Producer

Ken Kamins

Executive Producer

Damien Echols

Producer

Fran Walsh

Producer

Amy J. Berg

Producer

Matt Dravitzki

Co-Producer

Tina Elmo

Line Producer

Katelyn Howes

Associate Producer

Alejandra Riguero

Associate Producer

Dan Kaplow

Line Producer

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