Black Box Diaries


A documentary that tells the story of Japanese journalist Shiori Itō's sexual assault case and her struggle to bring it to justice.


Black Box Diaries is a striking documentary that focuses on the sexual assault of Japanese journalist Shiori Itō and her struggle to bring the perpetrator to justice. During this process, Shiori exposes Japan's injustice towards women and how far behind the society is regarding sexual assault. This brave fight she carries on her own reveals Japan's old and flawed judicial system. This documentary, while showing how a brave woman broke the silence and achieved justice, also empowers the viewers. The documentary was filmed in different regions of Japan.

Viewers have been impressed by Shiori's determination in her search for justice, and have stated that the documentary is an important tool in raising awareness about sexual assault against women.