Anesthesia

Anesthesia is a drama and thriller set in New York City. The plot follows the interconnected lives of various people after a philosophy professor from Columbia University is brutally mugged on the street. The story explores the links between different individuals, including a suburban housewife and a troubled student, tracing the events that lead up to the violent encounter.

The film was written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson, who also appears in the cast as Adam Zarrow. This production follows his earlier directorial efforts, O, The Grey Zone, and Leaves of Grass. The movie features Glenn Close as Marcia Zarrow, along with K. Todd Freeman, Jessica Hecht, Gretchen Mol, and Gloria Reuben, as part of a credited cast of 48 performers.

Released in 2016, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes. It was produced by the company Hello Please with the involvement of producers Julie Buck, Josh Hetzler, and John Molli. Based on user feedback, the film holds a rating of 5.7/10 on TMDB from 130 votes.