Special Episode: Black Box Diaries

02/14/25 • 28 min

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Nil Köksal in conversation with Shiori Ito, director, producer and subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary.

Black Box Diaries begins with a trigger warning: "Close your eyes and take a deep breath if you need to," Ms. Ito tells viewers. "That has helped me many times." It goes on to detail her story of sexual assault and the pursuit of justice in Japan.

Nil Köksal in conversation with Shiori Ito, director, producer and subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary.

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