The Cats of Mirikitani

Name: The Cats of Mirikitani
Released: 2006-04-26
Rating: 7.583

7.6/10 (12)

·2006· 74 min

Director: Linda Hattendorf

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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Jimmy Mirikitani

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In brief

The Cats of Mirikitani (2006) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 12 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 14min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The Cats of Mirikitani runs 74 minutes (1h 14min).

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The Cats of Mirikitani has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 12 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The Cats of Mirikitani was released in 2006.