The Cats of Mirikitani
2006
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Synopsis
Documentary about red-bereted Jimmy Mirikitani, a feisty painter working and living on the street, near the World Trade Center, when 9/11 devastates the neighborhood. A nearby film editor, Linda Hattendorf, persuades elderly Jimmy to move in with her, while seeking a permanent home for him. The young woman delves into the California-born, Japan-raised artist's unique life which developed his resilient personality, and fuel his 2 main subjects, cats and internment camps. The editor films Jimmy's remarkable journey.
Key facts
Cast
Jimmy Mirikitani
Original language
English
First release
April 26, 2006 (United States)
Setting
Manhattan
Crew
Producer
Linda Hattendorf, Masahiro Yoshikawa
Trailer
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2007 generic
- Philadelphia Film Festival 2007 generic
- Tokyo International Film Festival 2006 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2006 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | April 26, 2006 |
| Television | Netherlands | August 24, 2008 |
Full credits
| Director | Linda Hattendorf |
| Cast | Jimmy Mirikitani (Himself) |
| Producer | Linda Hattendorf, Masahiro Yoshikawa |
Additional data: TMDB.
