West of Memphis
“An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas”
Synopsis
The documentary reveals a previously untold story behind an extraordinary and desperate effort to uncover the truth. Created by those who experienced it firsthand, the film benefits from unprecedented access to the defense's internal operations, allowing it to depict the investigation, research, and appeals process in a manner never before seen. It presents new and disturbing information about a case that continues to resonate in the American South.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Billy McmillinShot by Maryse AlbertiScored by Nick Cave
Box Office
2012 · Box office
Grossed $318K worldwide
Worldwide gross
$318K
Opening week (7-day): $9K
Peak 4 theaters
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21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jamie Clark Ballard
as Self - Neighbor of Stevie Branch
Jennifer Bearden
as Self - Childhood Friend of Damien and Jason
Jason Baldwin
as Self
Damien Wayne Echols
as Self
Jessie Misskelley
as Self
Michael Baden
as Self - Former New York City Chief Medical Examiner
Holly Ballard
as Self - Friend of Jason Baldwin
Patrick Benca
as Self - Damien Echols' Attorney
Steve Braga
as Self - Damien Echols' Attorney
Karen Bruewer
as Self
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1Writers
2Producers
5Other crew
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