The Cats of Mirikitani
en
PG-13
7.4
April 2006
Documentary
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 14 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Linda Hattendorf