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West of Memphis (2012) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2012 · 147 min · English
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- Directed by
- Amy Berg
- Starring
- Jason Baldwin
A shocking crime in West Memphis, Arkansas, leads to the wrongful accusation and death sentences of three teenagers: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley. Filmmaker Amy Berg's documentary explores the deeply flawed police investigation and presents unsettling new evidence. The film examines the impact of the case on the accused and their families, questioning the pursuit of justice and raising profound doubts about the verdicts.
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