Miwa: A Japanese Icon
2013
⭐6.3(6 votes)
1h 5m
Documentary
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.
About Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Miwa: A Japanese Icon on Dekkoo, Dekkoo Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
