Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)

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.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki, Tadanori Yokoo

Release Date: 2013-08-31

Country: France, Japan

Ratings: 6.3 / 10 (6 votes)

Runtime: 65 mins