The Cats of Mirikitani

In the opening scenes, filmmaker Linda Hattendorf becomes fascinated by a homeless, 80-year-old Japanese-American artist named Jimmy Mirikitani, who lives and sleeps in the vicinity of her New York City apartment. But when 9/11 threatens Jimmy’s life and Hattendorf 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 friendship and art, this documentary won the Audience Award at its premiere in the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and was the top-rated film at the 2007 RMWFF.