Black Box Diaries

This documentary follows journalist Shiori Ito as she investigates her own sexual assault. After reporting the crime committed by a powerful colleague with ties to the prime minister, Ito faces resistance from the police, her family, and her employer. Her personal effort to hold the offender accountable evolves into a significant case that highlights systemic failures within the Japanese judiciary and the country's social structures regarding gender and silence.

Directed and written by Shiori Ito, the film features Ito and Noriyuki Yamaguchi, along with archive footage of Shinzo Abe. This production was a joint effort between companies in the United Kingdom, United States, and Japan, including STAR SANDS and Spark Features.

The film was released on October 24, 2024, with a runtime of 103 minutes. It has been received positively by both audiences and critics. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 4,400 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 7.6/10 from 98 votes. Professional critics gave the film a higher rating of 8.2/10 from 72 reviews.