West of Memphis (2012)
R 22 Nov 2012 • Documentary, Crime • 2h 27m
West of Memphis is an examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas. 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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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 10 nominations total
Country:
New Zealand, United States
Metacritic Score:
80
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Box Office Total:
$310,154