In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man
Original title
Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
Released
8/31/2013
Origin country
FR, JP
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Local Films
Budget
—
Revenue
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Runtime
1hr 5min
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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