A journalist upends Japan’s entrenched codes of silence when she brings sexual assault charges against a well-connected member of the Japanese media elite. Against the wishes of many of those closest to her, Shiro Ito presses on with her case, bravely confronting an entire system. Her case becomes a landmark in Japan, and her choices a riveting reminder of the insidiousness of sexism and patriarchal oppression anywhere.
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.
This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
In this magnificent essay film, Johan Grimonprez explores the riveting historical rollercoaster of the Congo after its independence from colonial control. Richly illustrated with eyewitness accounts, official government memos, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives, and a veritable pantheon of jazz icons, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates Cold War history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
Event details
In-Person Date
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:00 PM
Venue
Village East by Angelika