Doc Talk Podcast: Director Shiori Itō On Confronting Norms Of Japanese Society, Legal System In ‘Black Box Diaries’
deadline.comAt the IDA Documentary Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Japanese journalist-turned-director Shiori Itō will receive the Emerging Filmmaker Award, recognizing the incredible reception for her directorial debut Black Box Diaries.
It’s the deeply personal story of Itō’s attempt to seek justice and accountability after she became the victim of a sexual assault, a public campaign of many years that ultimately led to changes in Japanese law.
The film, which has emerged as a strong Oscar contender, scored IDA Awards nominations this year in three additional categories including Best Documentary Feature and Best Director.
Itō joins Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to share insights on making the film, winner of awards at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, the San Francisco International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Zurich Film Festival and many others.
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