West of Memphis

Overview

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.

Directed by Amy J. Berg

Top cast

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

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Jason Baldwin

Self

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Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

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Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

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Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

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Lorri Davis

Self – Damien's Wife

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Mara Leveritt

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"

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Martin Hill

Self – Case Researcher

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Dan Stidham

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

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Jessie Misskelley Sr.

Self – Jessie's Father

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Steve Drizin

Self – Law Professor, Northwestern Univ. School of Law

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Laura Nirider

Self – Staff Attorney, Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth

Kiki Daire

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

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David Burnett

Self – Trial Judge

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Stephanie Dollar

Self – Defense Witness - Misskelley Trial

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Dennis Carter

Self – Defense Witness - Misskelley Trial

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Dennis Riordan

Self – Damien Echols' Attorney

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