Movie
The Cats of Mirikitani
7.4/10
2006
1h 14m
en
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.
Director
Linda Hattendorf
Movie Information
Release Date
April 26, 2006
Runtime
1h 14m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
11
Production
Lucid Dreaming
