The Witness
Synopsis
A brother's journey to unravel the truth about the mythic death and little known life of Kitty Genovese, who was reportedly murdered in front of 38 witnesses and has become the face of urban apathy.
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The Witness Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Solomon
- Screenplay & Story
- William Genovese, Russell Greene, Gabriel Rhodes, James D. Solomon
- Original Title
- The Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Five More Minutes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Solomon
William Genovese, Russell Greene, Gabriel Rhodes, James D. Solomon
Trish Govoni
Russell Greene, Gabriel Rhodes
Department Leadership Roster
James Solomon
Director
William Genovese
Writer
Russell Greene
Writer
Gabriel Rhodes
Writer
James D. Solomon
Writer
Russell Greene
Editor
Gabriel Rhodes
Editor
Trish Govoni
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witness
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What is The Witness about?
A brother's journey to unravel the truth about the mythic death and little known life of Kitty Genovese, who was reportedly murdered in front of 38 witnesses and has become the face of urban apathy.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by James Solomon.
Who stars in The Witness?
The principal cast of The Witness includes William Genovese, Shannon Beeby, Kitty Genovese, Catherine Pelonero.
When was The Witness released and how long is it?
The Witness was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.