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West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

7.4

2012•2h 30m

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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Photo of Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Self

Photo of Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Photo of Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Self

Photo of Kiki Daire

Kiki Daire

Self – Childhood Friend of Damien & Jason (as Jennifer Bearden)

Photo of Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Self – WM3 Supporter

Photo of Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self – WM3 Supporter

Photo of Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Self – WM3 Supporter

Photo of John Douglas

John Douglas

Self – FBI Profiler, Retired

Photo of Erin Moriarty

Erin Moriarty

Self – Journalist

Photo of Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Self – WM3 Supporter

Photo of Patti Smith

Patti Smith

Self – WM3 Supporter

Photo of Natalie Maines

Natalie Maines

Self – WM3 Supporter

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