West of Memphis 2012

Injustice reigns when three teenagers are wrongfully accused and sentenced to death for a heinous crime they didn't commit. Filmmaker Amy Berg's gripping documentary delves into the flawed police investigation and exposes shocking new evidence that raises questions about the fate of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, forever changed by Arkansas' relentless pursuit of justice.

Injustice reigns when three teenagers are wrongfully accused and sentenced to death for a heinous crime they didn't commit. Filmmaker Amy Berg's gripping documentary delves into the flawed police investigation and exposes shocking new evidence that raises questions about the fate of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, forever changed by Arkansas' relentless pursuit of justice.

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West of Memphis does not have end credit scenes.

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80

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7.1

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IMDb

7.9 /10

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66th British Academy Film Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Documentary

18th Critics' Choice Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Documentary Feature

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