Shiori Ito
Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist and filmmaker known for her courageous stance against sexual violence. She gained international attention after publicly accusing a prominent journalist, Noriyuki Yamaguchi, of rape in 2017. Despite facing significant backlash and societal pressure, Ito pursued legal action and won a civil case against Yamaguchi. Her experiences are documented in her film 'Black Box Diaries,' which has garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award, highlighting the pervasive issues of sexual assault and the challenges faced by victims in Japan.
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Lithuania:
Shiori Itō is a Japanese journalist and director who revealed her personal story of sexual assault in the documentary 'The Black Box Diary'.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito withdrew her lawsuit against journalist Mochizuki from Tokyo Shimbun regarding an article about a film.
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Japan:
Journalist Shiori Ito's legal team withdrew a lawsuit against a Tokyo Shimbun reporter regarding an article about her documentary film.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito is involved in a dialogue about the essence of the 'problems' that arise in film.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito is involved in a dialogue about the essence of the 'problems' that arise in film.
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France:
Shiori Ito's film Black Box Diaries examines a rape accusation that broke a taboo in Japan.
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Spain:
Shiori Itō focused on the judicial system's issues regarding sexual violence by fighting in court against her rapist.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito's work is being modified for screening in Japan.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito's work is being modified for screening in Japan.
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Japan:
Shiori Ito spoke on stage after her documentary film was screened in New York.
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