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Doc Talk Podcast: Director Shiori Itō On Confronting Norms Of Japanese Society, Legal System In ‘Black Box Diaries’

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Story by Patrick HipesDecember 3, 2024 • 11:45 PM
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Trailblazing Japanese journalist Shiori Itō confronts societal norms and legal system in searing documentary 'Black Box Diaries'
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  • Itō will receive the Emerging Filmmaker Award at the IDA Documentary Awards, recognizing the powerful impact of her directorial debut
  • The deeply personal film chronicles Itō's public campaign for justice and accountability after she was the victim of a sexual assault, leading to changes in Japanese law
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Shiori Itō, IDA Documentary Awards, Black Box Diaries
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