The Cats of Mirikitani_
Documentary about red-bereted Jimmy Mirikitani, a feisty painter working and living on the street, near the World Trade Center, when 9/11 devastates the neighborhood. A nearby film editor, Linda Hattendorf, persuades elderly Jimmy to move in with her, while seeking a permanent home for him. The young woman delves into the California-born, Japan-raised artist's unique life which developed his resilient personality, and fuel his 2 main subjects, cats and internment camps. The editor films Jimmy's remarkable journey.
Starring
Jimmy Mirikitani
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Cats of Mirikitani was released 20 years ago in 2006.
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Documentary about red-bereted Jimmy Mirikitani, a feisty painter working and living on the street, near the World Trade Center, when 9/11 devastates the neig...
The Cats of Mirikitani is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
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Jimmy Mirikitani
Himself
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What is The Cats of Mirikitani about?
Documentary about red-bereted Jimmy Mirikitani, a feisty painter working and living on the street, near the World Trade Center, when 9/11 devastates the neighborhood. A nearby film editor, Linda Hattendorf, persuades elderly Jimmy to move in with her, while seeking a permanent home for him. The young woman delves into the California-born, Japan-raised artist's unique life which developed his resilient personality, and fuel his 2 main subjects, cats and internment camps. The editor films Jimmy's remarkable journey.
How long is The Cats of Mirikitani?
The Cats of Mirikitani has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in The Cats of Mirikitani?
The cast of The Cats of Mirikitani includes Jimmy Mirikitani.
What is the rating of The Cats of Mirikitani?
The Cats of Mirikitani has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary