Review of West of Memphis (2012) by Greg W — 03 Sep 2014

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

This review of West of Memphis (2012) was written by Greg W on 03 Sep 2014.

West of Memphis has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jackie S (211) on 05 Dec 2013

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By Brian V (297) on 11 Feb 2014

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By Dave B (970) on 04 Mar 2014

It was very good on the unjust conviction and details of their struggle for justive but the upbeat tone at the end after they were released…

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By William S (848) on 28 Jan 2014

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