Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer

Name: Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer
Released: 2026-03-20
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 7.2

Beyond the Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer (2026)

Timing: 1:45 (105 min)

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2026-03-20

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Hiroaki Matsuoka

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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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