“It was challenging to be a director, and subject, and survivor, and journalist, but I want to see a film from perspective of the survivor.” – Shiroi Ito
In this exclusive Peabody Conversation, creator Shiroi Ito and producer Hanna Aqvilin delve into the decade-long journey of documenting Ito’s personal story of surviving sexual assault in Japan. They discuss the pursuit of justice, the power of truth, and why speaking out matters now more than ever.
This candid interview was recorded at the 85th Annual Peabody Awards on June 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. For more on Black Box Diaries, visit: https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/black-box-diaries/