2024 | United States | Documentary

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

  • English, Nepali - 105 mins
  • Director | Lucy Walker
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Charlie Corwin, Michael D. Ratner, Miranda Sherman, Dalia Burde, Christopher Newman

STATUS: In Distribution

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A 2015 dinner with Noriyuki Yamagauchi evolves into a years-long nightmare for Shiori Ito after the veteran journalist drugged and sexually assaulted the Reuters intern. In her quest for justice, Ito faces long odds: Yamagauchi, is not only a high-profile newsman but also Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s personal biographer. But she will not be deterred in this powerful, intensely personal documentary that depicts her campaign to hold her assailant accountable. The case makes Ito the face of Japan’s #MeToo movement while launching a national discussion about the country’s outdated sexual assault and consent laws. As she faces threats and the possibility of a coverup, she turns investigator, chasing leads, determined to expose the truth. Splashed across the media as both a hero and villain, Ito becomes a voice for the modern Japanese woman, speaking for those whose own experiences have been too often silenced.

Sexual Assault Justice Activism Advocacy Social Justice Biographer Intern Woman Japanese Investigator
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