West of Memphis
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
West of Memphis
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 22, 2012
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
74%
Original Title
West of Memphis
Production Companies
Disarming Films, WingNut Films
Director
Amy J. Berg
Revenue
$318,317
Description
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.