The Cats of Mirikitani

The Cats of Mirikitani

Sinopse

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.

  • 7.4
  • 2006
  • Released
  • 1h 14m
Status

Released

Original Language

en

Keywords
  • #war on terror
  • #drawing and painting
  • #woman director
Made by  Geisiel Melo  with