The Witness (2015)

  • NR
  • 10/06/2015 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 26m

Overview

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.

James Solomon

Director

William Genovese

Writer

Gabriel Rhodes

Writer

Russell Greene

Writer

James D. Solomon

Writer

Cast

William Genovese's headshot

William Genovese

Himself
Shannon Beeby's headshot

Shannon Beeby

Herself
Kitty Genovese's headshot

Kitty Genovese

Herself (archive footage)
Catherine Pelonero's headshot

Catherine Pelonero

Herself

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