The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Pascal-Alex VincentDirector
- Pascal-Alex VincentWriter
Cast
- Akihiro MiwaSelf
- Kinji FukasakuSelf (archive footage)
- Takeshi KitanoSelf
- Hayao MiyazakiSelf
- Tadanori YokooSelf
Stills
Themes
transvestitelgbtdocumentary film