
Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day
History · Documentary
Overview
Celebrate International Women’s Day with this brand new inspiring film from LETTERS LIVE. In “LETTERS LIVE from the Archive: International Women’s Day”, remarkable letters are read by a diverse array of outstanding luminaries, including stunning performances from Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Daisy Ridley, Caitlin Moran, Rose McGowan, Adwoa Aboah, Louise Brealey and more. Plus music from Roxanne Tataei.
Top Cast


Louise Brealey
Louise Brealey
Self / Narrator (voice)
Louise Brealey
Self / Narrator (voice)


Adwoa Aboah
Adwoa Aboah
Self
Adwoa Aboah
Self


Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan
Self
Rose McGowan
Self


Jordan Stephens
Jordan Stephens
Self
Jordan Stephens
Self
Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran
Self
Caitlin Moran
Self


Ophelia Lovibond
Ophelia Lovibond
Self
Ophelia Lovibond
Self


Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley
Self
Daisy Ridley
Self


Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson
Self
Gillian Anderson
Self


Ncuti Gatwa
Ncuti Gatwa
Self
Ncuti Gatwa
Self


Crystal Clarke
Crystal Clarke
Self
Crystal Clarke
Self
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