West of Memphis
2012
An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas
- Amy J. Berg
- 2h 30m
- November 22, 2012 · United States of America, New Zealand
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 22, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America, New Zealand
- Production
- WingNut Films,Disarming Films
- Cast
- David Burnett,Carlos Seals,Michael Carson,John Richards,Steve Drizin,Marie Hicks,Sharon French,Gail Grinnell,Barry Scheck,David Jacobyand 49 more
- Director
- Amy J. Berg
- Writer
- Billy McMillin,Amy J. Berg
- Cinematography
- Ronan Killeen,Maryse Alberti
- Music
- Nick Cave,Warren Ellis
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- $318,317
- IMDb
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