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Title THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI [DVD videorecording] / a film by Linda Hattendorf ; produced by Lucid Dreaming, Inc. in association with the Independent Television Serivice (ITVS) and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) ; producers, Masa Yoshikawa, Linda Hattendorf ; director, Linda Hattendorf.
Publication Info. New York : Arts Alliance America, [2008]
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Library Central  DVD 704.08 CAT    Check Shelves
Description 1 videodisc (approx. 74 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Note In English with some dialogue accompanied by English subtitles.
Credits Cinematography, Linda Hattendorf, Masa Yoshikawa ; editors, Keiko Deguchi, Linda Hattendorf ; music, Joel Goodman.
Performer Featuring Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani.
Note Program content: c2006 Lucid Dreaming. Inc.
Originally produced as a documentary film.
System Details DVD; NTSC Region 1; 4:3 aspect ratio.
Audience Not rated.
Summary "Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy's painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing powers of community and art..."--Container.
Note Bonus features: Interview with Professor Shimomura, Seattle family reunion, meeting Janice Mirikitani, Jimmy's first solo exhibition, return to Hiroshima, gallery, trailer.
Awards Paris Cinema International Film Festival, Audience Award; Japanese Eyes Tokyo International Film Festival, Best Picture; Washington, D.C. International Film Festival, Audience Award; Tribeca International Film Festival, Audience Award.
Subject Mirikitani, Jimmy Tsutomu, 1920-
Homeless men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Homeless persons as artists -- United States.
Artists -- United States -- Biography.
Art therapy -- New York (State) -- New York.
Japanese Americans -- Biography.
Tule Lake Relocation Center -- Personal narratives.
Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 -- Personal narratives.
Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 -- Psychological aspects.
Documentary films.
Genre Biographical films.
Added Author Hattendorf, Linda.
Yoshikawa, Masa.
Mirikitani, Jimmy Tsutomu, 1920-
Lucid Dreaming (Firm)
Independent Television Service.
Arts Alliance America (Firm)
Center for Asian American Media.
Added Title Independent lens (Television program)
Standard No. 829567047927 : $29.99
Music # 670479 Arts Alliance America
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