Review of The Witness (2015) by Cate R — 20 Jan 2018

"The Witness" is hands down the most riveting and thought provoking documentary I've seen to date. Not only is the storyline of Kitty's death deconstructed, but Bill reveals how deceiving media can be when we are so quick to trust anything and everything that we read.

I was struck by Bills unwavering dedication as he searched and searched for the truth. Every step of the way, no stone is left unturned. Whether it be a neighbor, a high school friend, the killer's son, or one of many journalists, Bills interviews never failed to find a sliver of the story that was either left out or completely twisted. My interest was constant throughout the entire movie for this reason.

My favorite thing about The Witness has got to be the visuals. The sketches to go along with witness statements read as though it was the person themselves talking was an amazing cinematic decision. The sound bites and video clips from 1964 and the years following about the case provided deeper context and let the audience see what the entire world was seeing concerning Kitty's case. Home videos gave Kitty a personality and so much life.

The final part of the documentary sent chills down my spine. It hurt my heart hearing the screams so similar to how Kitty's would have been, and even more that those screams didn't save her.

Everyone needs to watch this film, open their eyes to the truth, feel for Kitty and her family, and start QUESTIONING EVERYTHING.