Oscar shortlisted 'Black Box Diaries' tells a story of rape and a search for justice in Japan

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January 06, 2025

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A still from "Black Box Diaries." (Courtesy of "Black Box Diaries.")

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In her film "Black Box Diaries," based on her best-selling memoir, Shiori Ito chronicles her decision to go public and pursue a civil suit against her alleged rapist after police and prosecutors refused to pursue the case.

"Black Box Diaries" is on the shortlist for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature and will debut on Paramount+ with Showtime on Tuesday.

We revisit host Scott Tong's conversation with filmmaker Ito from October.

This segment aired on January 6, 2025.