The Cats of Mirikitani 18 years old

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.

Credits

The Cats of Mirikitani Cast

Name	Character
Jimmy Mirikitani He was 85, 92 years old when he died	as Himself

The Cats of Mirikitani Crew

Name	Department
Linda Hattendorf as Director.	Directing
Linda Hattendorf as Producer.	Production
Masahiro Yoshikawa as Producer. He was 27 (now 45) years old	Production