Black Box Diaries

Japanese journalist Shiori Itō’s self-documented journey to seek justice against the man who sexually assaulted her is brave and empowering beyond words.

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Credits

  • Director

    Shiori Itō

  • Japan-USA-UK 2024. 102min

  • Courtesy of

    Dogwoof

  • Languages

    Japanese, English

    With English subtitles

  • Certificate

    BBFC15

Introduction

Itô was a trainee journalist when she was drugged and raped by a powerful political journalist. Failed by the police and an archaic judiciary, she decides to undertake her own investigation. Based on her bestselling journal, and the video diary that chronicled her gruelling battle for justice, this is a powerful and unique document that breaks the taboo over rape in Japan.

Laure Bonville

Content warning

Contains sexual scenes, sexual violence and distressing scenes.

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