The Cats of Mirikitani backdrop
← Back to Movies
The Cats of Mirikitani poster

The Cats of Mirikitani

★ 7.4 (11 votes) | 2006 | 1h 14m
Documentary
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date April 26, 2006
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Lucid Dreaming

Talk to AI about this Movie

Suggested Topics:

Videos

Independent Lens | THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI | PBS
Independent Lens | THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI | PBS

You May Also Like