
The Reason Why (1970)
“The Reason Why” is a 14-minute film produced by Phoenix/BFA Films in 1970. The film features two characters, portrayed by Eli Wallach and Robert Ryan, who sit in front of an isolated country house and candidly share their personal reflections on the acts of killing they have committed throughout their lives. The narrative explores the darker impulses of humanity, delving into themes of war, violence, and murder. Written by renowned playwright Arthur Miller, the film prompts viewers to confront the moral complexities and psychological motivations behind such actions, ultimately questioning the nature of human violence.