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201084 minPGdocumentary

Grace Paley: Collected Shorts

201084 minPGdocumentary

Her work has been translated into 92 languages, reflecting her influence as an author and activist in New York.

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Margaret Murphy,

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Her work has been translated into 92 languages, reflecting her influence as an author and activist in New York.

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Margaret Murphy

Margaret Murphydirector

Lilly Rivlin

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Grace Paley reads from her short stories, poems, and essays in various settings across New York. Her work, translated into 92 languages, reflects her activism against war and nuclear proliferation. Paley's commitment to women's rights often led to her arrest. As a teacher, she shaped the voices of many writers. This 84-minute documentary captures the life of a New York icon who merged public responsibility with creative expression.

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