Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Aug 31, 2013

Runtime : 1h 5m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Local Films

Countries : France, Japan

Keywords : transvestite, lgbt