The Cats of Mirikitani
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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United States of America
Ratings
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7.4/10
11 votes
Rating consensus
74/100 blend
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Warm reception overall — weighted ~74/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)
Linda Hattendorf
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