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Hidden Letters

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

Aired 03/27/2023 | Expires 03/27/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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Hidden Letters
Independent Lens

Hidden Letters

Season 24 Episode 11 | 1h 25m 27sVideo has Audio Description, 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 | Expires 03/27/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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Independent Lens

Hidden Letters

Season 24 Episode 11 | 1h 25m 27sVideo has Audio Description, 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 | Expires 03/27/2025 | Rating TV-PG

See all videos with Audio DescriptionAD

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