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Trailer | Hidden Letters

Modern women in China keep alive the tradition of Nüshu, a secret written language.

Aired 03/27/2023

Independent Lens

Trailer | Hidden Letters

Preview: Season 24 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Modern women in China keep alive the tradition of Nüshu, a secret written language.

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nüshu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Aired 03/27/2023

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Independent Lens

Trailer | Hidden Letters

Preview: Season 24 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nüshu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Aired 03/27/2023

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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