Japanese journalist and director Shiori Ito’s courageous investigation of her own sexual assault, in an attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender, is a rallying cry to stand up against power abuse and end violence against women everywhere. Our work helped catapult the film to international attention, not only redefining Japan’s image abroad but helping Japan reimagine itself at home.
- High-profile screenings and dialogues on power abuse at the European and UK Parliaments, and with United Nations representatives, strategically placed Japan’s gender justice issues within the global human rights agenda and spotlighted Shiori and Black Box Diaries to policymakers, audiences, and film awards voters as internationally influential.
- Shiori’s appearance on the renowned The Guilty Feminist podcast (1M+ listeners) – among other impact media features – connected her story to an international feminist movement, and provided key UK & US theatrical marketing support.
- An #OpenYourBlackBox social message shared by 100+ NGOs reframed vulnerability as collective strength and made Black Box Diaries a rallying point for independent civic organising against sexual violence and institutional silence in multiple geographies – demonstrating tangibly its global audience resonance.
- Shiori’s appointment as an Ambassador for renowned international organisation “Says No More” embedded her advocacy long-term within a respected anti-violence coalition.
High-profile validation and applause of Shiori and Black Box Diaries by informed political figures and respected organisations – including Peabody, Oscars, BAFTAs and SDG awards recognition – transformed a message into a movement; one that will not be silenced.
