The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)

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74 min - Documentary - 7 September 2007 (Sweden)

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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 548 users Metascore: 73/100
Reviews: 7 user | 27 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com

Documentary about red-bereted Jimmy Mirikitani, a feisty painter working and living on the street, near the World Trade Center... See full summary »

Director:

Linda Hattendorf

Stars:

Linda Hattendorf and Jimmy Mirikitani

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	Linda Hattendorf	...	Herself
	Jimmy Mirikitani	...	Himself

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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. Written by David Stevens

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