Plot
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.
Cast
Damien Echols
Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.
Self
Jason Baldwin
Self
Pam Hobbs
Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
Steve Jones
Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
John Fogleman
Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver
Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French
Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri Davis
Self – Damien's Wife
Mara Leveritt
Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Martin Hill
Self – Case Researcher
Dan Stidham
Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley
Crew
Peter Jackson
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Director
Fran Walsh
Producer
Lorri Davis
Producer
Damien Echols
Producer
Billy McMillin
Writer
Amy J. Berg
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Writer
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Ronan Killeen
Director of Photography
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