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Miwa: A Japanese Icon( 2013)

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In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man

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.

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      Akihiro Miwa

      Himself

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      Kinji Fukasaku

      Himself (archive footage)

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      Takeshi Kitano

      Himself

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      Hayao Miyazaki

      Himself

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      Tadanori Yokoo

      Himself

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • transvestite
    • lgbt