The Cats of Mirikitani
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.
Director: Linda Hattendorf
Cast
Jimmy Mirikitani
Himself
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Apr 26, 2006
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Lucid Dreaming
- Director
- Linda Hattendorf