The Cats Of Mirikitani

HOW CAN I BUY THE DVD?

A deluxe DVD with bonus features will be available from Art House Films on April 8. This is the 74-minute Director's Cut plus 30 minutes of bonus footage. To pre-order, see the AAA website: ▶ Arts Alliance America

If you send us an email with your name & email address, we will notify you with info on how to order in April. Send emails to: peace@thecatsofmirikitani.com.

Schools and libraries can buy or rent the DVD from:
▶ The Center For Asian American Media
415 552-9550

HOW CAN I SEE THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI ON TELEVISION?

The television version of THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI (53 minutes) was broadcast on INDEPENDENT LENS on PBS beginning May 8, 2007. For more information, see the PBS website:
Click HERE to check local airdates and times in your area.

HOW CAN I SEE THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI IN THEATERS?

Emerging Cinemas has added THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI to its theatrical exhibition network. Click HERE for a list of theaters.
The theatrical version (74 minutes) will also screen in many arthouse theatres and institutions across the country throughout the year. Check this website under "Screenings" for updates.

HOW IS JIMMY MIRIKITANI?

Jimmy Mirikitani will celebrate his 88th birthday in June 2008! He is feeling good and making lots of art. He still lives in New York, and looks forward to attending the next pilgrimage to Tule Lake in July 2008. (to attend the pilgrimage, see www.tulelake.org)

HOW CAN I CONTACT JIMMY MIRIKITANI?

You can send emails to Jimmy at: jimmy@thecatsofmirikitani.com. He does not have a computer and does not answer his phone, but we will print the letters and get them to him as often as possible.

WHERE CAN I SEE JIMMY MIRIKITANI’S ART?

Jimmy Mirikitani had his first one-man exhibition at Seattle's Wing Luke Asian Museum in 2006. This exhibit then travelled to Bainbridge Island, NYU's A/PA/ Institute, and Portland's Nikkei Legacy Center. You can email us to be notified of future art exhibitions at: art@thecatsofmirikitani.com. Galleries, museums and community groups interested in exhibiting Jimmy's art may also contact us here.

WHERE CAN I BUY JIMMY MIRIKITANI’S ART?

Jimmy is not selling his art at this time. But in the future reproductions may be available. Email us to get on the mailing list to be notified when art is available: art@thecatsofmirikitani.com.

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE FILM’S DIRECTOR OR PRODUCERS?

We read all emails sent to: peace@thecatsofmirikitani.com. Due to the great response we've received from audiences around the world, it may take us awhile to answer your email. But we will try our best to eventually get back to you. And we love hearing from all of you!