The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)
Documentary about red-beret-ed 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 fuels his 2 main subjects: cats and internment camps. The editor films Jimmy's remarkable journey back into his incredible past.
All Releases
Domestic (80.3%)
$38,925
$38,925
International (19.7%)
$9,558
$9,558
Worldwide
$48,483
$48,483
Domestic DistributorLucid Dreaming Inc.
Domestic Opening$5,160
Earliest Release DateMarch 2, 2007
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 14 min
GenresDocumentary
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