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.
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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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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