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flag Documentary "Black Box Diaries" premieres in Japan Dec. 12, recounting journalist Shiori Ito’s 2015 rape allegation and legal fight.

flag "Black Box Diaries," a documentary by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito, will premiere in Japan on December 12, months after its Oscar nomination. flag The film details Ito’s 2015 rape allegation against former TBS reporter Noriyuki Yamaguchi, who denies the claim, and her subsequent legal battle that culminated in a 2019 civil case awarding her $30,000 in damages. flag The Japanese version has been revised following concerns from her former legal team about the use of secretly recorded footage, including a phone call and hotel CCTV. flag Ito hopes the film will drive societal change and support future victims, as Japan continues to grapple with low rape reporting rates and systemic challenges in its justice system.

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