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"