Miwa: A Japanese Icon
“In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man”
A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.
Director: Pascal-Alex Vincent
Cast
Akihiro Miwa
Self
Kinji Fukasaku
Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Self
Hayao Miyazaki
Self
Tadanori Yokoo
Self
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Aug 31, 2013
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Local Films
- Director
- Pascal-Alex Vincent