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West of Memphis(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-11-22
74%
147 Votes
Time: 2h 30m
An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America,
New Zealand
Revenue: $318,317.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Disarming Films
Movie: West of Memphis
Top 10 Billed Cast
Damien Echols
Self
Jason Baldwin
Self
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