37 (2016)
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On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese. None of them takes action or calls the police. 37 tells the story of a few of these people and what led up to the night when they unexplainably remained passive observers. The film is a convincing portrayal of a borough in change and a time characterized by racism, the Civil Rights Movement and political shifts. The actual event that inspired the film’s plot has been called a symbol for the moment when America lost its innocence. The director Puk Grasten skillfully weaves into her feature film debut various fates, dreams and family conflicts by leading us through an apartment building that comes to bear a collective failure.
Cast
- Christina Brucato - Kitty Genovese
- Michael Potts - Archibald Smith
- Maria Dizzia - Mary Cunningham
- Jamie Harrold - Bob Cunningham
- Thomas Kopache - George Bernstein
- Adrian Martinez - Gonzales
- Samira Wiley - Joyce Smith
- Lucy Martin - Florel Bernstein
- Don Puglisi - Sam
- Mario Israel - Winston Moseley
Screenplay
Themes
Cold Indifference and the Frozen Heart, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
rape, based on true story, remake, murder, racism, historical fiction, woman director, necrophile, apathy, loss of innocence, kew gardens, kitty genovese, genovese syndrome, bystander effect, indifference
Trailer
37 TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is 37 about?
- On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese. None of them takes action or calls the police. 37 tells the story of a few of these people and what led up to the night when they unexplainably remained passive observers. The film is a convincing portrayal of a borough in change and a time characterized by racism, the Civil Rights Movement and political shifts. The actual event that inspired the film’s plot has been called a symbol for the moment when America lost its innocence. The director Puk Grasten skillfully weaves into her feature film debut various fates, dreams and family conflicts by leading us through an apartment building that comes to bear a collective failure.
- Who directed 37?
- 37 was directed by Puk Grasten.
- Who stars in 37?
- 37 stars Christina Brucato, Michael Potts, Maria Dizzia, Jamie Harrold, Thomas Kopache, Adrian Martinez.
- How long is 37?
- 37 has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is 37?
- 37 is a Drama film.
- Where was 37 produced?
- 37 was produced in Denmark, United States of America.
- What are the themes of 37?
- The themes of 37 include: Cold Indifference and the Frozen Heart, Social Commentary and Reflection.