The Cats of Mirikitani(2006)
The Cats of Mirikitani Synopsis
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.
The Cats of Mirikitani (2006) is a documentary film directed by Linda Hattendorf, released on April 26, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Jimmy Mirikitani. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Linda Hattendorf
- Producers:
- Linda Hattendorf, Masahiro Yoshikawa
- Production:
- Lucid Dreaming
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Linda Hattendorf, produced by Linda Hattendorf and Masahiro Yoshikawa.
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The Cats of Mirikitani Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Cats of Mirikitani – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cats of Mirikitani?
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The main cast of The Cats of Mirikitani (2006) includes Jimmy Mirikitani. The film was directed by Linda Hattendorf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cats of Mirikitani released?
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The Cats of Mirikitani was released on April 26, 2006 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Cats of Mirikitani worth watching?
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The Cats of Mirikitani (2006) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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