The Witness
“A man. A cat. A mission”
Synopsis
Transformed by the love of a kitten, a tough New York City construction contractor is inspired to rescue abandoned animals, become a vegetarian, and take his message of compassion to the streets. A construction contractor who grew up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, Eddie Lama is probably the last person you'd figure to be an animal activist. Indeed, Eddie was raised with a deeply ingrained aversion to animals, as he explains in the award-winning documentary "The Witness." But when a pretty woman asks him to take care of her kitten, he finds himself reluctantly agreeing as a ploy to get a date, not knowing that his life is about to change forever. In the end, it is the kitten who captures his heart, opening his eyes to the wonder of other living creatures and awakening him to the richness of the human-animal bond.
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Preview of The Witness: A Tribe of Heart Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-10
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January 1, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenny Stein
- Original Title
- The Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Tribe of Heart
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenny Stein
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Stein
Director
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What is The Witness about?
Transformed by the love of a kitten, a tough New York City construction contractor is inspired to rescue abandoned animals, become a vegetarian, and take his message of compassion to the streets. A construction contractor who grew up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, Eddie Lama is probably the last person you'd figure to be an animal activist. Indeed, Eddie was raised with a deeply ingrained aversion to animals, as he explains in the award-winning documentary "The Witness." But when a pretty woman asks him to take care of her kitten, he finds himself reluctantly agreeing as a ploy to get a date, not knowing that his life is about to change forever. In the end, it is the kitten who captures his heart, opening his eyes to the wonder of other living creatures and awakening him to the richness of the human-animal bond.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Jenny Stein.
Who stars in The Witness?
The principal cast of The Witness includes Eddie Lama.
When was The Witness released and how long is it?
The Witness was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 43m.