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.
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- classical in formformally daring
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- character-ledplot-driven
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Cast
- Damien EcholsSelf
- Jessie Misskelley Jr.Self
- Jason BaldwinSelf
- Pam HobbsSelf – Stevie Branch's Mother
- Steve JonesSelf – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
- John FoglemanSelf – Former Deputy Prosecutor
- Jerry DriverSelf – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
- Sharon FrenchSelf – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
- Lorri DavisSelf – Damien's Wife
- Mara LeverittSelf – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Crew
- Amy J. BergDirector
- Billy McMillinWriter
- Amy J. BergWriter
- Maryse AlbertiDirector of Photography
- Ronan KilleenDirector of Photography
- Nick CaveOriginal Music Composer
- Warren EllisOriginal Music Composer
- Billy McMillinEditor
- Peter JacksonProducer
- Fran WalshProducer
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