Why Japan’s Oscar-nominated ‘Black Box Diaries’ isn’t screening in Japan
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 4, 2025
Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's debut documentary "Black Box Diaries" is not only one of the most acclaimed films of the year, but also a high point in Japanese cinema. Nominated for Best Documentary at this year's Academy Awards — a first for any Japanese director — Ito's harrowing adaptation of her 2017 memoir "Black Box" has been praised for its depiction of her alleged sexual assault at the hands of a high-profile Japanese journalist, and the ensuing fight for legal justice. But while "Black Box Diaries" continues to rack up an impressive list of plaudits, Ito's . . .
