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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.

Top Cast

  • Akihiro Miwa

    Akihiro Miwa

    Himself

  • Kinji Fukasaku

    Kinji Fukasaku

    Himself (archive footage)

  • Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi Kitano

    Himself

  • Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao Miyazaki

    Himself

  • Tadanori Yokoo

    Tadanori Yokoo

    Himself

Overview

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.

Rating

6.3 / 10
6 Reviews
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