Yesterday's Witness
“a tribute to the American Newsreel”
Synopsis
For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential source of information – and misinformation – for generations of American moviegoers. Television news and public affairs programs became a great improvement over the scanty information offered by the newsreels. This documentary offers insight into a medium which has disappeared.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival dei Popoli, Florence
Festival / Special Debut
February 24, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Blackwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Fielding
- Original Score
- Jack Shaindlin
- Original Title
- Yesterday's Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Michael Blackwood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Blackwood
Raymond Fielding
Jack Shaindlin
Christian Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Shaindlin
Original Music Composer
Raymond Fielding
Writer
Christian Blackwood
Producer
Christian Blackwood
Director
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What is Yesterday's Witness about?
For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential source of information – and misinformation – for generations of American moviegoers. Television news and public affairs programs became a great improvement over the scanty information offered by the newsreels. This documentary offers insight into a medium which has disappeared.
Who directed Yesterday's Witness?
Yesterday's Witness was directed by Christian Blackwood.
Who stars in Yesterday's Witness?
The principal cast of Yesterday's Witness includes Lowell Thomas, Ed Herlihy, Harry von Zell, Jack Shaindlin, Norman Alley.
When was Yesterday's Witness released and how long is it?
Yesterday's Witness was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Yesterday's Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yesterday's Witness was composed by Jack Shaindlin.