Seven years of investigation culminate in Shiori Itō's landmark civil lawsuit against Noriyuki Yamaguchi for sexual assault, challenging Japan's legal system.
“A night that changed her life became a scandal that rocked a nation.”
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Seven years of investigation culminate in Shiori Itō's landmark civil lawsuit against Noriyuki Yamaguchi for sexual assault, challenging Japan's legal system.
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Synopsis
Security camera footage from a Tokyo hotel shows Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a prominent journalist, dragging a severely intoxicated Shiori Itō from a taxi. Following this incident, Itō reported her sexual assault to the police, but they initially dismissed her case. After obtaining crucial surveillance evidence, the investigation stalled, prompting Itō to publicly name her assailant. Her actions sparked a wave of support and led to significant changes in Japan's laws regarding sexual offenses. The film documents Itō's seven-year pursuit of justice and her role in the MeToo movement.
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The GuardianJapanese journalist Shiori Itō tells how she pursued her rape case against a prominent TV executive.
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Why Watch
- See Shiori Itō's groundbreaking press conference.
- Follow the police investigation into Noriyuki Yamaguchi.
- Meet the women inspired by Itō to come forward.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
- Itō's investigation lasted over 7 years before she won a civil lawsuit.
- The film was named one of the top 5 documentaries of 2024 by the National Board of Review.
- The case led to the revision of sexual offense laws in Japan in 2023.
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Who directed Black Box Diaries?
Black Box Diaries was directed by Shiori Itō.
When was Black Box Diaries released in the United States?
Black Box Diaries was released in the United States on October 25, 2024.
What significant award did Black Box Diaries win?
Black Box Diaries won a Peabody Award.
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