The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)

Documentary about redbereted Jimmy Mirikitani a feisty painter working and living on the street near the World Trade Center when 911 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 Californiaborn Japanraised artists unique life which developed his resilient personality and fuel his 2 main subjects cats and internment camps The editor films Jimmys remarkable journey