PRESS CONFERENCE
Ethical concerns over Shiori Ito documentary
Katsuhiko Tsukuda, Yoko Nishihiro and Yukiko Tsunoda
Lawyers
Journalist Shiori Ito's film "Black Box Diaries", which details her own sexual assault by a prominent Japanese reporter, has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the upcoming Oscars on March 3.
But it has come to be embroiled in a deepening debate over ethical and legal issues. Ito's own former attorneys say that the documentary cannot be screened as it currently is within Japan's borders given that it will cause "irreparable harm". This is because, they allege, Ito has failed to protect her sources by using unauthorised security footage and audio without prior approval from those who can be identified in the film, and for using court-protected material.
Ito's former attorneys will come to the Club to address the key concerns surrounding the film, for which no Japanese release has yet been scheduled. But you can hear Ito’s response by yourself at the Club on the same day. Please check our homepage for the details.
Professional Activities Committee