The Cats of Mirikitani

  • Rated 7.6 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2006
  • 1h 14m
  • 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.

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Director
Linda Hattendorf
Starring
Jimmy Mirikitani

Cast

  • Jimmy Mirikitani

    Himself

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