Black Box Diaries15

Directed by Shiori Itô | Japan | 2024 | 1h 43m | Japanese w/ English subtitles

Investigative journalist Shiori Ito shares her powerful, against-the-odds journey to justice after being sexually assaulted by a well-connected public figure. This gripping documentary offers a raw and unflinching exposé of Japan’s outdated judicial and societal systems, while delivering a deeply personal account of the psychological toll of surviving sexual assault.

Reviews

‘It’s a genuinely empowering film but also absolutely clear-eyed about the challenges that remain for women in Japan.’
★★★★
Nicolas Rapold, The FT

Please note: this film contains references to sexual assault which may be harmful and triggering for some audiences

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