The Cats of Mirikitani

The Cats of Mirikitani

2006
1h 14m
7.4

7.4/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Lucid Dreaming
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 26, 2006
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0799976
Website Visit Site

Cast

Jimmy Mirikitani
Jimmy Mirikitani

Himself

Key Crew

Linda Hattendorf
Director
Masahiro Yoshikawa
Producer
Linda Hattendorf
Producer