Miwa: A Japanese Icon

2013 | 65 minutes | 6.3 ★ (6)

Miwa: A Japanese Icon
  • 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

    31 August 2013

  • DirectingPascal-Alex Vincent
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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