Review of West of Memphis (2012) by Greg M — 20 Nov 2013

One of the greatest yet saddest documentaries I've ever seen.

This review of West of Memphis (2012) was written by Greg M on 20 Nov 2013.

West of Memphis has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nicole G (420) on 20 Oct 2013

Well done conclusion to the first three....now, could we please have an actual ending to this story by having them arrest the ACTUAL murderer…

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By Claudette A (661) on 13 Dec 2013

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By Robert U (69) on 01 Dec 2013

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By Pablo E (236) on 19 Apr 2014

A fascinating insight into the West Memphis Three. 3 teenagers wrongfully convicted of the murder of three 8 year old boys in Arkansas…

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By Barnaby G (196) on 24 Dec 2013

Not very different to the Paradise Lost series. Really exposes the ineptitude of the US Justice system…

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By Familiar S (393) on 08 Jul 2014

Oddly enough, Mr. Bojangles is spared of any footage whatsoever!! Leans the guilt on Terry Hobbs as Paradise Lost 2 did to Mark Byers…

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By Jeffrey M (946) on 02 Jul 2014

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By Ray K (100) on 02 Feb 2014

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Investigative journalism at its finest. The power of DNA research and how it can turn whole events on its head…

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By Ken K (360) on 26 Mar 2014

Truth is most assuredly stranger than fiction. To say this movie is important would be a gross understatement…

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