Miwa: A Japanese Icon
“In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man”
6.3/ 10 6 votes 2013-08-31 1h 5m 1 popularity
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
Akihiro Miwa
Himself
Kinji Fukasaku
Himself (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Himself
Hayao Miyazaki
Himself
Tadanori Yokoo
Himself
