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The Witness

Oct 6, 2015
1h 26m
★ 6.7

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Five More Minutes Productions

Cast

William Genovese

Himself

William Genovese

Shannon Beeby

Herself

Shannon Beeby

Kitty Genovese

Herself (archive footage)

Kitty Genovese

Catherine Pelonero

Herself

Catherine Pelonero

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