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West of Memphis (2012)
Director: Amy J. Berg
Cast: Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs
Runtime150 min
Rating15
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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.
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West of Memphis, a 2012 documentary directed by Amy J. Berg, has been critically acclaimed for its unprecedented access and compelling investigation into a high-profile murder case that has haunted the American South. The film has received recognition, including being nominated for several awards, and has been well-received by audiences, with high ratings on review aggregator sites.
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West of Memphis (2012), directed by Amy J. Berg, is a compelling documentary that sheds light on the disturbing case of the West Memphis Three. Through unprecedented access to the defense team, the film provides a detailed and eye-opening look at the investigation and legal battle, revealing shocking new information that challenges the public's understanding of this haunting case.
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West of Memphis is a 2012 New Zealand-American documentary film about the West Memphis Three that was directed and co-written by Amy Berg, and produced by Berg, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, and Damien Echols and his wife, Lorri Davis. It was released in the US by Sony Pictures Classics to critical acclaim, and received a nomination for Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America.
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