West of Memphis (2012)
2h 30min
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An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas
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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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Crew
Directed by: Amy J. Berg, Maryse Alberti, Ronan Killeen
Written by: Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Produced by: Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Fran Walsh
Composed by: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Cast

Damien Echols
Self

Jason Baldwin
Self

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

Eddie Vedder
Self – WM3 Supporter

Henry Rollins
Self – WM3 Supporter

Peter Jackson
Self – WM3 Supporter

John Douglas
Self – FBI Profiler, Retired

Erin Moriarty
Self – Journalist

Johnny Depp
Self – WM3 Supporter

Patti Smith
Self – WM3 Supporter
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