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Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)

1h 5m | PG-13

⭐ 6.3 / 10

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

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Cast

Akihiro Miwa

Akihiro Miwa

as Himself

Kinji Fukasaku

Kinji Fukasaku

as Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

as Himself

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

as Himself

Tadanori Yokoo

Tadanori Yokoo

as Himself