In 2015, journalist Shiori Itō had dinner with Noriyuki Yamaguchi, famed reporter and biographer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. At the end of the night, Yamaguchi sexually assaulted her. In this courageous and intensely personal account, Itō—named by Time as one of the world’s most influential people in 2020—turns the camera on herself, documenting her years-long fight for justice. Despite overwhelming obstacles, including an archaic judicial system and threats to her job and reputation, Itō courageously goes public with her allegations. Deftly weaving personal archival material, surveillance video, and video diary entries, BLACK BOX DIARIES is a stunning document of justice, truth, and healing. Film Center exclusive. 

Awards & Nominations

Winner - Special Jury Award, Best Documentary, San Francisco International Film Festival
Winner - Lena Sharpe Award for Persistence of Vision, Seattle International Film Festival 
Nominee - Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema - Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee - Audience Award, Festival Favorites, SXSW 

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu