Shiori Itō's documentary, Black Box Diaries, investigates her own sexual assault while critiquing Japan’s inadequate response to rape cases. Through personal video diaries and candid recordings, Itō reveals the duality of her role as both journalist and survivor, highlighting an internal struggle as she immerses herself in work, often neglecting her own emotional healing. The film's metaphor of the 'black box' reflects the unknowns of her case and the broader societal failures surrounding sexual violence in Japan. It also illustrates how traumatic memories can resurface unexpectedly, underscoring the film's sensitive portrayal of healing and justice.
I realized I haven't faced myself.
Because it's in a black box, we'll never really know what happened.
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