No One Is Safe From Son of Sam
Experience the fear and paranoia of New York City during the Summer of 1977. This short documentary explores the legacy of the Son of Sam case using original footage not seen since it aired and interviews with PIX11 journalists.
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Heath BenfieldDirector
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Heath BenfieldWriter
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Heath BenfieldProducer
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Mary MurphyKey Cast
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Arnold DiazKey Cast
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Rolando PujolKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:8 minutes
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Completion Date:August 10, 2017
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Short of the Week
August 17, 2017 -
Big Apple Film FestivalNew York City
United States
November 2, 2017
Distribution Information
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WPIXCountry: United StatesRights: All Rights
Heath Benfield is a Creative Producer at WPIX in New York City. Originally from Indianapolis, IN, Heath has been a professional writer, producer and editor since graduating with a Film & TV degree from Ball State University in 2007.
Everybody knows the Son of Sam, but the passing decades have dulled the fear and paranoia of the Summer of 1977. This is an attempt to recreate that frenetic atmosphere and capture the experience that held New York City hostage 40 years ago.