Journalist Shiori Itō turns the camera on herself in a breathtakingly courageous investigation of her own sexual assault, which resulted in a landmark case for the Me Too movement in Japan. From courtrooms to video diary entries, the film follows Itō’s 2017 court battle in real time, which is made all the more gripping by its palpable mix of journalistic acumen and harrowing trauma. Along the journey to bring Itō’s high-powered attacker to justice, Black Box Diaries also becomes an indictment of the legal system and social customs that actively thwart survivors of abuse. Ultimately more personal than the searing written memoir that sparked a historic reckoning in Japanese society, Itō’s film is a powerful experience of her pursuit of justice—and healing.
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Black Box Diaries
104-minutes
Young journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.
Screening day / time
- Oct 20 (Sun): Block 4 – 2:30pm
- Oct 24-27: Virtual Encore
Black Box Diaries
Black Box Diaries
Where to Watch
Festival screenings
Screening Day / Time
- Oct 20 (Sun): Block 4 – 2:30pm
- Oct 24-27: Virtual Encore
