West of Memphis
"An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas"
Synopsis
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.
Production Details
Release DateNov 22, 2012
DirectorAmy J. Berg
WritersAmy J. Berg
Principal Cast
Damien Echols
Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.
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
