Presented by Penn's Department of Cinema & Media Studies
Shiori Ito, a former journalist, is the iconic figure of the "MeToo" movement in Japan who fought a heroic legal battle against her abuser. Her latest documentary about her experience, Black Box Diaries, has received excellent reviews (and Oscar buzz).
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October 3 (Friday) / 12:00pm–1:30pm
Fisher-Bennett Hall 135, 3340 Walnut St.
Unlocking the Black Box
Panel Discussion with Director Shiori Ito and Penn faculty members Sarah Banet-Weiser, Julia Alekseyeva, and Ayako Kano, moderated by Chenshu Zhou. Lunch is provided.
Shiori Ito is an Oscar and BAFTA nominated documentary filmmaker, journalist, writer, and co-founder of Hanashi Films, focusing on gender-based human rights issues. Named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2020, her voice continues to resonate globally through film, writing, and public speaking.
