Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer
Born in 1931, Teishiro Minami launched Japan’s first commercial gay magazine, coordinated a queer helpline and organised the nation’s first Pride parade in 1994. Minami and friends reflect on the complicated relationships and inter-community clashes that paved the way for today’s movement. Comprising a rich trove of archive footage and vibrant animation, Hiroaki Matsuoka’s documentary honours Minami’s legacy.
2026
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Born in 1931, Teishiro Minami launched Japan’s first commercial gay magazine, coordinated a queer helpline and organised the nation’s first Pride parade in 1994. Minami and friends reflect on the complicated relationships and inter-community clashes that paved the way for today’s movement. Comprising a rich trove of archive footage and vibrant animation, Hiroaki Matsuoka’s documentary honours Minami’s legacy.
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Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Year: 2026.
Director: Hiroaki Matsuoka.
Starring: Teishiro Minami, Hiroaki Matsuoka.
Plot: Born in 1931, Teishiro Minami launched Japan’s first commercial gay magazine, coordinated a queer helpline and organised the nation’s first Pride parade in 1994. Minami and friends reflect on the complicated relationships and inter-community clashes that paved the way for today’s movement. Comprising a rich trove of archive footage and vibrant animation, Hiroaki Matsuoka’s documentary honours Minami’s legacy.
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What year was Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer released?
Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer was released in 2026.
Who starred in Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer?
Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer stars Teishiro Minami, Hiroaki Matsuoka.
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Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.