Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
JM
Jimmy Mirikitani
Himself
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Linda Hattendorf's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Cats of Mirikitani is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
