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.

Genres

Documentary

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West of Memphis (2012) 7.5 R

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.

Genres

Documentary

Top Billed Cast

Jason Baldwin
Julie Ann Doan
Damien Wayne Echols
Pam Hobbs
Jessie Misskelley

Director

Amy Berg

Is this DVD available?

Library	Call Number	Availability	Location
Law	KLAUS DVD #1341	Available	Klaus Reading Room

West of Memphis

Alternative Title	West of Memphis
Release Date	December 25, 2012
Original Language	English
Runtime	150
Certification	R
Popularity Index (TMDB)	4.11
Rating (TMDB)	7.50

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