Review of Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2012) by Bloodmarsh K — 31 Dec 2012
This is the third in a series of HBO documentaries regarding three wrongly convicted teenage boys who spent more than 18 years in prison for a crime they definitely did not commit. The three innocents have been coined The West Memphis 3.
Although the documentary was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature (2012), it lost out to "Undefeated.".
For those who have the time, the entire series of HBO documentaries on this case are worth watching, but for those with time constraints, at least watch the latest in the series. For those who want even more details about the horrific crime and the innocent young men (teens at the time of sentencing), the most detailed account can be found in journalist Mara Levitt's excellent book "Devil's Knot" (now in production as a feature film).
This review of Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2012) was written by Bloodmarsh K on 31 Dec 2012.
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory has generally received very positive reviews.
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