Name: West of Memphis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-11-22
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cast: Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs, Steve Jones

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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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Directed by: Amy J. Berg
Written by: Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
Produced by: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Amy J. Berg
Music by: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis

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November 22, 2012 · 2 h 30 min · R

Released: November 22, 2012
Runtime: 2 h 30 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States, New Zealand
Box office: $318,317
Available in: 67 countries

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In the United States, West of Memphis streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is West of Memphis worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80).

Will I feel good after watching West of Memphis?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.