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International female Journalist Shiori Ito embarks speaks on her courageous investigation of her sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.
Black Box Diaries was born out of Ito’s need to document her investigation — a response to the authorities’ refusal to pursue her case in a meaningful manner. More importantly, it was a way to journal her fears and thoughts as she anticipated the backlash that followed.
As the film’s director, Ito accomplishes something remarkable. On one hand, Black Box Diaries has a raw and honest quality to it — it’s a personal journey from the perspective of a victim piecing together the crime she experienced while pushing herself to the extreme. At the same time, it is an impressively crafted, concise piece of filmmaking — guided by a strong sense of purpose and broken up by occasional moments of joy. Shiori Ito came forward to challenge her high-profile abuser despite knowing the risks. Her bravery meant hope for others and the prospect of real change to a broken system.—AT
This film contains discussions of sexual violence.
Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 25–28) and credentialed press and industry (January 24–28).
Fri, Mar 8 at 12:21 PM
https://festivalplayer.sundance.org/sundance-film-festival-2024/play/6574c5d411aa02009ba3a4a5
https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/black-box-diaries-review-1235888068/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WOxkXn1PkQ
https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/black-box-diaries-review-12358880…