
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)
1h 5m | PG-13
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
Studio: Local Films
Genre: Documentary
Video: 720p
Cast

Akihiro Miwa
as Himself

Kinji Fukasaku
as Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano
as Himself

Hayao Miyazaki
as Himself

Tadanori Yokoo
as Himself