West of Memphis

West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

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Release Date

11/22/2012

Runtime

150 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$318,317

Homepage

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A meticulous, infuriating examination of a failed justice system told from inside the fight for exoneration. The film builds from investigative detail to devastating human consequence, asking how the innocent can be condemned and what it takes to undo that machinery.

Mood

Dread-soakedAngryHopeful

Themes

Justice

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Documentary-like

Structure

Framed flashback

Heads up

Graphic violence

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