The Lady in the Book - Sylvia Plath, portraits (2016)
• January 1st, 2016 • 1h 0min
Documentary
Overview
"The Lady in the Book" is Sylvia Plath, a major author of 20th-century American poetry and a feminist icon following her sudden death at the age of thirty. This film offers a glimpse into her world and work, through encounters with women who live today in the places where she grew up.
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