Independent Lens S24E11: Hidden Letters
- Aired: 2023-03-27
- Time: 22:00:00
- Runtime: 90 minutes
Overview
For centuries in China, the once-secret written language of Nüshu was calligraphed on folded fans and handkerchiefs as hidden letters so women could share stories and express solidarity in a repressive era when many women were denied literacy. Confronting patriarchy, two modern women find solace in Nüshu, rediscovering connections between traditional Chinese womanhood and contemporary feminism.
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