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.
Director: Linda Hattendorf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: April 26, 2006
Cast
- Jimmy Mirikitani - Himself
Production: Lucid Dreaming
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
war on terror, drawing and painting, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cats of Mirikitani about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Cats of Mirikitani?
- The Cats of Mirikitani was directed by Linda Hattendorf.
- Who stars in The Cats of Mirikitani?
- The Cats of Mirikitani stars Jimmy Mirikitani.
- How long is The Cats of Mirikitani?
- The Cats of Mirikitani has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Cats of Mirikitani?
- The Cats of Mirikitani is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Cats of Mirikitani produced?
- The Cats of Mirikitani was produced in United States of America.