I Was a Witness (2026)
What begins as a quiet photography project turns into a harrowing journey into the depths of a parallel religious world. Photographer Andreas Reiner meets former members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses—people who had the courage to leave a strictly controlled religious community. In open, poignant conversations, they talk about their childhood and youth within the tight corset of religious rules, psychological pressure, sexualized violence, conversion therapy, and the existential rupture that came with leaving.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Was a Witness about?
- What begins as a quiet photography project turns into a harrowing journey into the depths of a parallel religious world. Photographer Andreas Reiner meets former members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses—people who had the courage to leave a strictly controlled religious community. In open, poignant conversations, they talk about their childhood and youth within the tight corset of religious rules, psychological pressure, sexualized violence, conversion therapy, and the existential rupture that came with leaving.
- Who directed I Was a Witness?
- I Was a Witness was directed by Andreas Reiner, Monika Agler, Günter Moritz.
- How long is I Was a Witness?
- I Was a Witness has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is I Was a Witness?
- I Was a Witness is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Was a Witness produced?
- I Was a Witness was produced in Germany.