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.
Damien Echols
as Self
Jessie Misskelley Jr.
as Self
Jason Baldwin
as Self
Pam Hobbs
as Self – Stevie Branch's Mother
Steve Jones
as Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County
John Fogleman
as Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor
Jerry Driver
as Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sharon French
as Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial
Lorri Davis
as Self – Damien's Wife
Mara Leveritt
as Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"
Martin Hill
as Self – Case Researcher
Dan Stidham
as Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley