West of Memphis(2012)
An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas
West of Memphis Synopsis
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.
West of Memphis (2012) is a documentary film directed by Amy J. Berg, released on November 22, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin and Pam Hobbs. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Amy J. Berg
- Writers:
- Billy McMillin, Amy J. Berg
- Producers:
- Lorri Davis, Damien Echols, Peter Jackson
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- Nick Cave
- Production:
- Disarming Films, WingNut Films
- Revenue:
- $318,317
- Status:
- Released
West of Memphis (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for West of Memphis before you stream it.
West of Memphis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Damien Echols
as Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.
as Self
Jason Baldwin
as Self
- Pam Hobbs
Pam Hobbs
as Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
- Steve Jones
Steve Jones
as Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
- John Fogleman
John Fogleman
as Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
- Jerry Driver
Jerry Driver
as Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
- Sharon French
Sharon French
as Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
- Lorri Davis
Lorri Davis
as Self – Damien's Wife
- Mara Leveritt
Mara Leveritt
as Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
- Martin Hill
Martin Hill
as Self – Case Researcher
- Dan Stidham
Dan Stidham
as Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley
Key crew
Directed by Amy J. Berg, written by Billy McMillin and Amy J. Berg, produced by Lorri Davis, Damien Echols and Peter Jackson.
Explore more Documentary titles
West of Memphis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 160 ratings.
You may also like
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
13th
2016
Time
2020
The Thin Blue Line
1988
Maternal Instinct
2026
A Toxic Love Story
2026
The Alabama Solution
2025
Girl in the Picture
2022
The Crash
2026
The Menendez Brothers
2024
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
2025
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
1992
For Sama
2019
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
2026
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
2003
American Murder: The Family Next Door
2020
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
2022
Jailbreak: Love on the Run
2024
Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster
2019
Seaspiracy
2021
Movies similar to West of Memphis
6999 Doors
2018
Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
2013
Microcosmos
1996
Visions of Europe
2004
Full Metal Village
2007
Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman
1989
Tango Dream
1985
Nude Portraits – Gundula Schulze
1984
My Neighbor, My Killer
2009
Motherland
2009
Election Day
2007
Jesus Camp
2006
Dig!
2004
In the Realms of the Unreal
2004
Jean Vanloo: King of Clubs
2018
Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up
2022
Jazz in Love
2013
La Chana
2016
Violetta Clean
1989
Hitler's Hitparade
2005
West of Memphis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch West of Memphis online?
+
West of Memphis (2012) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in West of Memphis?
+
The main cast of West of Memphis (2012) includes Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs and Steve Jones. The film was directed by Amy J. Berg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was West of Memphis released?
+
West of Memphis was released on November 22, 2012 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is West of Memphis worth watching?
+
West of Memphis (2012) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for West of Memphis?
+
Yes. The official West of Memphis trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.