Review of West of Memphis (2012) by Ari K — 15 Mar 2013

Powerful, powerful examination of a catastrophic failure of justice in Arkansas.

This review of West of Memphis (2012) was written by Ari K on 15 Mar 2013.

West of Memphis has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Richard G (806) on 29 Sep 2013

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By Justin K (439) on 01 Nov 2013

Horrible how the world works. I'm waiting for part two…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 10 Aug 2016

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By John B (4,244) on 03 Sep 2014

Good doc but a better title would be 'paradise lost part 3…

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By William S (848) on 28 Jan 2014

Amazing that after watching two other documents about this this movie still keep me interested…

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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 Robert U (69) on 01 Dec 2013

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By Wayne M (365) on 15 Feb 2014

A powerful, compelling documentary about injustice and the fight for truth…

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