Witness
A story for adults working with youth.
Directed by Joanna Kohler
Overview
Genre
Docu-Drama, Social Issues, Personal Doc, Minorities, and History
Synopsis
Three youth and a home video camera capture the story of a youth organization at a moment in time when the mission of “for and by youth” dreamed up by adults, became a traumatic disillusionment for youth. Witness forges an organizational history from the perspective of the youth affected by the ideals and theoretical concepts of youth empowerment. Witness serves as a warning to adults to think deeply about the promises they make to young people.
Stage
finished
Running time
55 minutes
Credits
Joanna Kohler
... Director
Production Details
Prod. Co.
Kohler Productions
Country
United States
Production years
1998-1999
Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Distribution Details
Release year
1999
Festivals
Women in the Director's Chair 1999
Awards
Film Hero of the Year -City Pages 1999
Distribution
Re-release on DVD 2010
Language
English
Overview
Genre
Docu-Drama, Social Issues, Personal Doc, Minorities, and HistorySynopsis
Three youth and a home video camera capture the story of a youth organization at a moment in time when the mission of “for and by youth” dreamed up by adults, became a traumatic disillusionment for youth. Witness forges an organizational history from the perspective of the youth affected by the ideals and theoretical concepts of youth empowerment. Witness serves as a warning to adults to think deeply about the promises they make to young people.
Stage
finishedRunning time
55 minutesCredits
Joanna Kohler
... Director