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Tony Brooks | ... |
Himself - KAIT-TV
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Diana Davis | ... |
Herself - KAIT-TV
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Terry Wood | ... |
Himself - KAIT-TV
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Dick Clay | ... |
Himself - KAIT-TV
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Jenna Newton | ... |
Herself - KAIT-TV
(archive footage)
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Gary Gitchell | ... |
Himself
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Tommy Stacy | ... |
Himself
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Melissa Byers | ... |
Herself
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Todd Moore | ... |
Himself
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Dana Moore | ... |
Herself
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| Pam Hobbs | ... |
Herself
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Jessie Misskelley Sr. | ... |
Himself
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Gail Grinnell | ... |
Herself
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Joe Hutchinson | ... |
Himself
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| John Mark Byers | ... |
Himself
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Berlinger and Sinofsky's documentary of a gruesome triple murder in West Memphis, Arkansas and the subsequent trials of three suspects, takes a hard look at both the occult and the American justice system in 'small-town' America. Three teenagers are accused of this horrific crime of killing three children, supposedly as a result of involvement in Satanism. As in their previous documentary, things turn out to be more complex than initial appearances and this film presents the real-life courtroom drama to the viewer, as it unfolds. Written by Tad Dibbern <[email protected]>
Truth may be stranger than fiction, but the American courtroom is stranger, still. For the two hours during which I've watched this film I've gained a valuable insight into the nature of the witch trials. I feel powerless, as there is not much I can do to help these kids. But perhaps there is a lesson in it for us, and everyone who has seen the film should have taken some mental notes. First -- never name youself or your children 'Damien' -- especially if you live in the Bible Belt. And, as a general survival strategy, do not be the black sheep of the local community. There may come the time when your eccentric behavior alone will be used against you to sentence you to death.