An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.
Director:
Amy Berg
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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. Written by Production
Plot Keywords:
west memphis three | alford plea | injustice | west memphis arkansas | wrongful conviction |Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for disturbing violent content and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 November 2012 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$13,360, 30 December 2012Gross USA:
$310,154Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$318,317Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalAspect Ratio:
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Damien Wayne Echols: The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick if you wanna meet someone at a specific place in the universe to have tea or coffee. But that's all it is, a trick. There's no such thing as the past, it exists only in the memory. There's no such thing as the future, it exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate the only thing they would ever say is now.See more »
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Just saw this at the premier in Wellington. It is a great film. The events themselves are incredible and this documentary more than does them justice.
Its late in the evening and I can't go into a long review - I also think I need to let the film sink in. My initial feeling is that this is a really amazing film - it is very carefully crafted and is a deeply compelling study on justice, family, love, commitment and friendship.
My head is spinning a bit. Watching the film felt like sitting in a room with all of those involved - listening to them talk and sharing their experience. It was such a messed up crime and the subsequent events so shocking that this has left me feeling a bit shocked.