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Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Documentary

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.

Date: 08/31/2013
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki, Tadanori Yokoo

Akihiro Miwa as Himself in Miwa: A Japanese Icon Akihiro Miwa

Kinji Fukasaku as Himself (archive footage) in Miwa: A Japanese Icon Kinji Fukasaku

Takeshi Kitano as Himself in Miwa: A Japanese Icon Takeshi Kitano

Hayao Miyazaki as Himself in Miwa: A Japanese Icon Hayao Miyazaki

Tadanori Yokoo as Himself in Miwa: A Japanese Icon Tadanori Yokoo

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