The Witness (2000)

A man. A cat. A mission

The Witness (2000) poster

Transformed by the love of a kitten, a tough New York City construction contractor is inspired to rescue abandoned animals, become a vegetarian, and take his message of compassion to the streets. A construction contractor who grew up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, Eddie Lama is probably the last person you'd figure to be an animal activist. Indeed, Eddie was raised with a deeply ingrained aversion to animals, as he explains in the award-winning documentary "The Witness." But when a pretty woman asks him to take care of her kitten, he finds himself reluctantly agreeing as a ploy to get a date, not knowing that his life is about to change forever. In the end, it is the kitten who captures his heart, opening his eyes to the wonder of other living creatures and awakening him to the richness of the human-animal bond.

Director: Jenny Stein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
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Cast

Production: Tribe of Heart
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Animal Rights Activism and Compassion

Keywords

fur, animal rights, animal abuse, animal lover, activism, fur farming, veganism

Trailer

The Witness Trailer
More Films by Director: Jenny Stein
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Witness about?
Transformed by the love of a kitten, a tough New York City construction contractor is inspired to rescue abandoned animals, become a vegetarian, and take his message of compassion to the streets. A construction contractor who grew up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, Eddie Lama is probably the last person you'd figure to be an animal activist. Indeed, Eddie was raised with a deeply ingrained aversion to animals, as he explains in the award-winning documentary "The Witness." But when a pretty woman asks him to take care of her kitten, he finds himself reluctantly agreeing as a ploy to get a date, not knowing that his life is about to change forever. In the end, it is the kitten who captures his heart, opening his eyes to the wonder of other living creatures and awakening him to the richness of the human-animal bond.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Jenny Stein.
Who stars in The Witness?
The Witness stars Eddie Lama.
How long is The Witness?
The Witness has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is The Witness?
The Witness is a Documentary film.
Where was The Witness produced?
The Witness was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Witness?
The themes of The Witness include: Animal Rights Activism and Compassion.