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.
The Witness (2015) is a documentary film directed by James Solomon, released on October 6, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars William Genovese, Shannon Beeby, Kitty Genovese and Catherine Pelonero. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
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William Genovese
as Self
Shannon Beeby
as Self
Kitty Genovese
as Self (archive footage)
Catherine Pelonero
as Self - True Crime Author
Directed by James Solomon, written by William Genovese, Russell Greene and Gabriel Rhodes.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 102 ratings.
**A brother's quest to learn the other side of the crime.** My last documentary film was a couple of Oscar nominees that I saw before the award ceremony. I'm not that into documentaries compared to the feature films I watch on the regular basis, but time to time I try if I get interested after learning what it's all about. Likewise, I found this one, though it is not a science or nature theme that I usually prefer…
Reviewed on April 14, 2017
This is a very well made film. I grew up hearing about the story of Kitty Genovese, but the facts that are widely accepted as truth aren't accurate. This film puts the record straight. There are some surprises, and the ending reenactment was heart wrenching.
Reviewed on July 28, 2017
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The main cast of The Witness (2015) includes William Genovese, Shannon Beeby, Kitty Genovese and Catherine Pelonero. The film was directed by James Solomon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Witness was released on October 6, 2015 and runs for 1h 26m.
The Witness (2015) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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