Documentary Hack
Black Box DiariesBy Shiori Ito

In a Nutshell

In this 2024 documentary, Japanese journalist Shiori Itō documents her experience seeking justice after she was raped by prominent journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi.

Favorite Quote

People need to know about the horrors of rape and how deeply it affects one's life. By becoming a victim for the first time, I learned how unheard our voices are.

Shiori Itō

Introduction

Shiori Itō is responsible for bringing the #MeToo movement to Japan.

In 2015, Itō was raped by a powerful Japanese journalist. After the police failed to help her, she spoke out to the media in 2017.

Itō's 2024 film, Black Box Diaries, documents her life as she became 'the girl who was raped' across Japan.

Despite facing extreme backlash and prejudice, her bravery made it easier for other women to speak up about sexual assault.

Itō is a journalist and filmmaker. Black Box Diaries was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

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