Kitty Genovese was reportedly murdered in front of 38 witnesses – and none helped. Her brother unravels the myth that transformed his life & defined an era.
“Sophia Farrar’s heroic actions complicate an overly simplified parable of urban apathy. Her story does not fit neatly with the notion that no one helped.” https://t.co/ydmURh4TS8
Our sincere condolences to Joe, Michael & Diana, and Deborah. Thank you, NYT's Sam Roberts, for your eloquent words. By telling Sophia Farrar's story, we not only learn that Kitty did not die alone. We come closer to the truth.
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My first #Netflix selection! Identifying w/ it on so many levels - "The #Witness" film is riveting w/ #KittyGenovese's brother, Bill! #Film Link, my blog!
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Filmmaker James Solomon discusses his documentary "The Witness", which reinvestigates the death of Kitty Genovese—whose reported murder became emblematic of New York City indifference. https://t.co/GiFiiGzgIu #TheWitnessFilm#KittyGenovese