THE WITNESS: Reviews & Press
LOS ANGELES TIMES
by Howard Rosenberg, Television Critic
"'The Witness,' a unique, indelible 43-minute documentary ... may be the most important and persuasive film about animals ever made. And one that most Americans will not see unless mainstream TV's programmers find the backbone to run it."
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LIBRARY JOURNAL
by Marianne Eimer
"This award-winning video, endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States, should be considered a tool to promote kindness toward animals. Recommended for upper-level school, academic, and public libraries."
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S BOOKLIST
by Candace Smith
“Once a heavy smoker and drinker and now a vegetarian and animal rights advocate who believes that food and fur bearing animals share the same fears, feelings and intelligence as our treasured pets, Lama speaks passionately about his cause. Effective and never oversensationalized, this thought-provoking production will move both adult and teen viewers.”
THE ANN ARBOR NEWS
by Christopher Potter
"It's risky business referring to any presentation as epiphanic. Yet 'The Witness' might merit the term... The psychology is clear, if unstated: If a tough guy like Eddie can nuzzle his favorite cat, can love animals and fight for them, then damn it, so can we!"
THE HOUR - Montreal News Weekly
by Isa Tousignant
"The Witness is the Cat's Meow of activism... as a statement, its power is stunning... Measured and bewildering, The Witness allows us to do just that: to witness, to watch, with jaws dropped and eyes moist. See it -- you'll be changed."
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
by Wallace Baine
"Animal advocacy documentary packs a wallop... heartfelt and effective."
SANTA CRUZ GOOD TIMES
by Lisa Jensen
"A tale of personal redemption as well as animal advocacy, 'The Witness' inspires and informs."
VEGETARIAN VOICE MAGAZINE
by Maribeth Abrams
"Once in a while, something comes along that really changes our lives. It could be a single sentence uttered by a prolific speaker deep within a lecture. It could be a book, such as 'Diet for a New America' or 'Silent Spring.' Or it could be a film like 'The Witness,' a documentary so poignant that being given the opportunity to watch it is almost like a gift."
THE AQUARIAN
by Syd Baumel
"The Witness is about a man who has broken free of this mass denial of the brutal realities of commercial animal exploitation. It should be the story of all conscientious people."
SPIRITUALITY & PRACTICE:
Resources for Spiritual Journeys
by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
"Warning: This riveting documentary could change the way you relate to animals and transform your lifestyle...Let The Witness, from filmmakers James LaVeck and Jenny Stein, open your heart." Full Review
VEGAN STREET WEB SITE - Witnessing THE WITNESS: A Powerful, Moving Experience
by Marla Rose, Editor
"This remarkable film, ostensibly about the fur industry, is really about transcendence, redemption and, at its core, the discovery and understanding of love... Please buy this video and show it to everyone you can."
VEG NEWS
by Joseph Connelly
"If eyes are truly the 'window to the soul,' be prepared to have your window thrown wide open. THE WITNESS will touch cells in your body you haven't felt in years. It's a simple yet multifaceted tale. It's a story of a man moved by cats; a story of compassion and animal consciousness; a story of Eddie the Philosopher Contractor from Brooklyn. It's also a story of miracles, of change, and of the difference one person can make."
ABOUT.COM
by Tiffany Refior
"Even as he describes growing up with contempt for animals, Eddie is sympathetic and likable. I could hardly stop laughing as Eddie revealed his motivations for taking in the kitten who would ultimately change his entire perspective. Later, when Eddie brought his message of compassion to the streets of New York City, I found myself on the verge of tears."
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| LOS ANGELES TIMES by Howard Rosenberg, Television Critic "'The Witness,' a unique, indelible 43-minute documentary ... may be the most important and persuasive film about animals ever made. And one that most Americans will not see unless mainstream TV's programmers find the backbone to run it." |
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LIBRARY JOURNAL by Marianne Eimer "This award-winning video, endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States, should be considered a tool to promote kindness toward animals. Recommended for upper-level school, academic, and public libraries." AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S BOOKLIST by Candace Smith “Once a heavy smoker and drinker and now a vegetarian and animal rights advocate who believes that food and fur bearing animals share the same fears, feelings and intelligence as our treasured pets, Lama speaks passionately about his cause. Effective and never oversensationalized, this thought-provoking production will move both adult and teen viewers.” THE ANN ARBOR NEWS by Christopher Potter "It's risky business referring to any presentation as epiphanic. Yet 'The Witness' might merit the term... The psychology is clear, if unstated: If a tough guy like Eddie can nuzzle his favorite cat, can love animals and fight for them, then damn it, so can we!" |
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THE HOUR - Montreal News Weekly by Isa Tousignant "The Witness is the Cat's Meow of activism... as a statement, its power is stunning... Measured and bewildering, The Witness allows us to do just that: to witness, to watch, with jaws dropped and eyes moist. See it -- you'll be changed." SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL by Wallace Baine "Animal advocacy documentary packs a wallop... heartfelt and effective." SANTA CRUZ GOOD TIMES by Lisa Jensen "A tale of personal redemption as well as animal advocacy, 'The Witness' inspires and informs." |
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VEGETARIAN VOICE MAGAZINE by Maribeth Abrams "Once in a while, something comes along that really changes our lives. It could be a single sentence uttered by a prolific speaker deep within a lecture. It could be a book, such as 'Diet for a New America' or 'Silent Spring.' Or it could be a film like 'The Witness,' a documentary so poignant that being given the opportunity to watch it is almost like a gift." |
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THE AQUARIAN by Syd Baumel "The Witness is about a man who has broken free of this mass denial of the brutal realities of commercial animal exploitation. It should be the story of all conscientious people." |
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| SPIRITUALITY & PRACTICE: Resources for Spiritual Journeys by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat "Warning: This riveting documentary could change the way you relate to animals and transform your lifestyle...Let The Witness, from filmmakers James LaVeck and Jenny Stein, open your heart." Full Review |
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VEGAN STREET WEB SITE - Witnessing THE WITNESS: A Powerful, Moving Experience by Marla Rose, Editor "This remarkable film, ostensibly about the fur industry, is really about transcendence, redemption and, at its core, the discovery and understanding of love... Please buy this video and show it to everyone you can." |
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VEG NEWS by Joseph Connelly "If eyes are truly the 'window to the soul,' be prepared to have your window thrown wide open. THE WITNESS will touch cells in your body you haven't felt in years. It's a simple yet multifaceted tale. It's a story of a man moved by cats; a story of compassion and animal consciousness; a story of Eddie the Philosopher Contractor from Brooklyn. It's also a story of miracles, of change, and of the difference one person can make." |
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ABOUT.COM by Tiffany Refior "Even as he describes growing up with contempt for animals, Eddie is sympathetic and likable. I could hardly stop laughing as Eddie revealed his motivations for taking in the kitten who would ultimately change his entire perspective. Later, when Eddie brought his message of compassion to the streets of New York City, I found myself on the verge of tears." |
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Copyright © 2007 Tribe of Heart Ltd. All rights reserved.
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