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The Witness is a american film of genre Comedy released in USA on 8 february 2000 with Christopher Heyerdahl
The Witness (2000)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 8 february 2000
Length 43minutes
OriginUSA
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Rating83%
The Witness is a film made in 2000 by James LaVeck and Jenny Stein. The name of LaVeck and Stein's non-profit organization is Tribe of Heart.
The film depicts the transformation of a New York City construction contractor with an upbringing where animals were treated with suspicion or indifference to becoming an animal lover and animal rights activist.
Jason Longo was the cinematographer, and Jane Greenberg did the sound.
The Witness has been translated into Spanish, Russian, Polish and other languages as well.
Synopsis
The film begins with scenes showing the day-to-day life of a construction contractor by the name of Eddie Lama. Footage shows Lama discussing a construction job with one of his employees, and Lama also talks about how various different racial and ethnic groups who work at his firm are able to get along together. A scene is shown with Lama petting two dogs, and there is also footage showing that Lama keeps multiple cats in his office.Actors
Christopher Heyerdahl
(Bobby Fish)
Patrick Thomas
(Chris Matherson)
Susie Almgren
(Jennifer Matherson)
John Heard
(Gregor)
Daniel Pilon
(Venzal)
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