The Witness

The Witness follows William "Bill" Genovese as he investigates the 1964 murder of his sister Kitty Genovese, whose death was reported to have been ignored by 38 witnesses in New York City. Bill's search for truth debunks initial reports and long-held public opinion about the circumstances of her murder, revealing a more complex picture of her life and the events surrounding her death. The film explores Kitty's popularity in high school, her brief marriage, and her job as a bar manager, as well as its impact on her family.