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The Paradise Lost films tell the true story of one of the most notorious murder cases in US history which three Arkansas teenagers were charged with the brutal killings of three 8 year old boys, in what's become known as the case of the West Memphis Three.
Fraught with accusations of devil worship, allegations of coerced confessions and emotionally charged statements, the trial, and its aftermath, was one of the most sensational of recent times, with many claiming the trio had been wrongly convicted in an atmosphere of "Satanic Panic".
The filmmakers captured these shocking events as they unfolded before their cameras with unprecedented access to all involved in this real-life human drama.
For the last 17 years the West Memphis Three have been in prison, one on death row, but new evidence has strengthened the argument the three are innocent.
With a new court hearing finally announced after 17 years of campaigning by an international movement to "Free the West Memphis Three" it's time get up to speed on one of the most shocking murder cases of recent history.
The films will screen on ATP TV on Sunday at 11:40am and 2:15pm.
Special edition double-feature DVD from Warp Films will be available from merchandise in the Pavilion - ATP weekend only offer £5 (RRP £19.99)