Friendly Witness
Originally released in 1989. Friendly Witness is a feature film. directed by Warren Sonbert. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In Friendly Witness, Sonbert returned, after 20 years, to sound. In the first section of the film, he deftly edits a swirling montage of images - suggestive of loves gained and love lost--to the tunes of four rock songs. Fred Camper said, "At times the words of the songs seem to relate directly to the images we see...; at other times words and images seem to be working almost at cross-purposes or relating only ironically. Similarly, at times the image rhythm and music rhythm appear to dance together, while at others they go their separate ways." -- Jon Gartenberg. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Estate Project for Artists with AIDS in 1998.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly Witness about?
In Friendly Witness, Sonbert returned, after 20 years, to sound. In the first section of the film, he deftly edits a swirling montage of images - suggestive of loves gained and love lost--to the tu...
Who directed Friendly Witness?
Friendly Witness was directed by Warren Sonbert.
How long is Friendly Witness?
Friendly Witness has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Friendly Witness released?
Friendly Witness was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.