This film is a portrait of stage and film actress and member of a British acting dynasty, Vanessa Redgrave. Ms. Redgrave has played many highly acclaimed roles, and won an Oscar for her performance in Julia in 1977, and an Emmy for her role in Playing for Time. She is also known for her frank, and often controversial, political stands. The film is narrated by Meryl Streep, and has film clips and interviews with family and friends, which round out the character study of this interesting and accomplished woman. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide