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Film Screenng: The Cats of Mirikitani

The Cats of Mirikitani is an intimate portrait of a Japanese-American artist Jimmy Mirikitani, who survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima and homelessness by creating art. When 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets, a local filmmaker befriends the 80 year-old artist and the two embark on a healing pilgrimage to confront his past by visiting the site of his former internment camp.

A deep exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of art, Linda Hattendorf’s heart-warming documentary won the Audience Award at its premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.

The screening will be followed by Q&A with the filmmaker.

Linda Hattendorf, producer/director, has been working in the New York documentary community for more than a decade. Her editing work has aired on PBS, A&E and The Sundance Channel, as well as in theatrical venues and many festivals. This film is her directorial debut. For more information, visit www.thecatsofmirikitani.com.

Event co-sponsored by A3 and Asian CineVision.

Last updated: Apr. 23, 2007