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201570 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Many Beautiful Things

201570 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Lilias Trotter defies Victorian norms to inspire as a female artist.

“Could you give up a dream to pursue your true calling?”

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Laura Waters Hinson

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Lilias Trotter defies Victorian norms to inspire as a female artist.

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Laura Waters Hinsondirector

Laura Waters Hinsonwriter

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Daviescast

Jerry Eisleycast

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockerycast

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In an age when women were incapable of joining the artistic dialogue, Lilias Trotter managed to win the favour of celebrated critics.

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