Director-Amy Berg
Length-147 min.
Rated-R
For most of you, like myself, who are unaware of who the "West Memphis Three" are, let me introduce you to Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols and Jessie Misskelley. In 1993, these three young men were convicted of the brutal murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. In the 20 years that have passed since their conviction, an array of new evidence has emerged in their defense. From new DNA matching that to members of the boys' families at the crime scene, to a number of witnesses admitting to lying on the stand; there is no doubt in these men's innocence.
In one of the most controversial examples of justice being overturned, this film delves deeply into the investigation of these three boys deaths and comes away with a chilling conclusion to this infamous murder case. And although the true killer has been exposed and continues to roam free, the "West Memphis Three" finally have their own form of justice.
This is truly a memorizing tale of how the hard work of some eventually pays off, and how a few investigative journalists can unveil the truth. I would recommend this film to all "Cold Case" lovers out there, for it is a true life story of how the justice system doesn't always get it right the first time. Sometimes they just want to pin it on a suspicious-looking group of kids. This is one of the best films I've seen in quite some time. I think everyone needs to know about what took place, West Of Memphis.
In one of the most controversial examples of justice being overturned, this film delves deeply into the investigation of these three boys deaths and comes away with a chilling conclusion to this infamous murder case. And although the true killer has been exposed and continues to roam free, the "West Memphis Three" finally have their own form of justice.
This is truly a memorizing tale of how the hard work of some eventually pays off, and how a few investigative journalists can unveil the truth. I would recommend this film to all "Cold Case" lovers out there, for it is a true life story of how the justice system doesn't always get it right the first time. Sometimes they just want to pin it on a suspicious-looking group of kids. This is one of the best films I've seen in quite some time. I think everyone needs to know about what took place, West Of Memphis.
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