Miwa: A Japanese Icon
20131h 5m6.3
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- France
About
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.
Where to watch
Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.
Details
- Director
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Writing
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Aug 31, 2013
- Studio
- Local Films
Cast
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