Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard

Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard

65 mins | Documentary | July 7, 2010

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.

Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard

65 mins | Documentary | July 7, 2010

Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard
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.
Producers Local Films
Original title Miwa, à la recherche du lézard noir
Directors Pascal-Alex Vincent
Writers Pascal-Alex Vincent

Cast

Akihiro Miwa

as Himself

Kinji Fukasaku

as Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

as Himself

Hayao Miyazaki

as Himself

Tadanori Yokoo

as Himself