The Cats Of Mirikitani
"Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy's painful p...
| Corporate Author: | Lucid Dreaming (Firm), Independent Television Service., Arts Alliance America (Firm), Center for Asian American Media. |
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| Other Authors: | Hattendorf, Linda., Yoshikawa, Masa., Mirikitani, Jimmy Tsutomu, 1920- |
| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Arts Alliance America,
[2008]
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| Series: |
Independent lens (Television program)
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy's painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing powers of community and art..."--Container. |
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| Item Description: |
Program content: c2006 Lucid Dreaming. Inc. Originally produced as a documentary film. Bonus features: Interview with Professor Shimomura, Seattle family reunion, meeting Janice Mirikitani, Jimmy's first solo exhibition, return to Hiroshima, gallery, trailer. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approx. 74 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD; NTSC Region 1; 4:3 aspect ratio. |
| Audience: |
Not rated. |
| Awards: |
Paris Cinema International Film Festival, Audience Award; Japanese Eyes Tokyo International Film Festival, Best Picture; Washington, D.C. International Film Festival, Audience Award; Tribeca International Film Festival, Audience Award. |
| Production Credits: |
Cinematography, Linda Hattendorf, Masa Yoshikawa ; editors, Keiko Deguchi, Linda Hattendorf ; music, Joel Goodman. |