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Rating: 7.4/10 by 11 users

The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)

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.

Directing:
  • Linda Hattendorf
Writing:
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2006

Rating: 7.4/10 by 11 users

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Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 14 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: war on terror, drawing and painting, woman director

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