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[02/15/23 - 02:01 PM]
National Geographic Announces Premiere Date for Limited Series "A Small Light"; Told With a Modern Sensibility, A Small Light Tells the Remarkable True Story of Miep Gies, Who Risked Everything to Hide Anne Frank and Her Family in Amsterdam
National Geographic announced the powerful limited series, produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios, will premiere on Monday, May 1 at 9:00/8:00c on National Geographic with two back-to-back episodes.

[via press release from National Geographic Content]

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATE FOR LIMITED SERIES "A SMALL LIGHT"

TOLD WITH A MODERN SENSIBILITY, "A SMALL LIGHT" TELLS THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF MIEP GIES, WHO RISKED EVERYTHING TO HIDE ANNE FRANK AND HER FAMILY IN AMSTERDAM

A SMALL LIGHT Stars BAFTA-nominated Bel Powley ('The Morning Show'), Joe Cole ('Gangs of London') and Emmy(R)-nominated Liev Schreiber ('Ray Donovan'), Airs Two-Episode Premiere Monday, May 1, at 9/8c on National Geographic; Available to Stream Next Day on Disney+

The Series Is Produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios

(WASHINGTON, D.C. - Feb. 15, 2023) - The new limited series A SMALL LIGHT focuses on the inspiring, real-life story of Miep Gies, who played a critical role in hiding Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation in Amsterdam. To honor Miep on what would have been her 114th birthday, National Geographic announced the powerful limited series, produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios, will premiere on Monday, May 1, at 9/8c on National Geographic with two back-to-back episodes. New episodes will debut every Monday at 9/8c and 10/9c on National Geographic and will stream next day on Disney+.

Told with a modern sensibility, A SMALL LIGHT tells the remarkable true story of secretary Miep Gies (Bel Powley), who was a young, carefree and opinionated woman - at a time when opinions got you killed - when her boss, Otto Frank (Liev Schreiber), asked her to help hide his family from the Nazis during WWII.

Without hesitation, Miep agreed.

For the next two years, she and her daring and devoted husband Jan (Joe Cole), with several other everyday heroes, watched over the Frank, van Pels and Pfeffer families hiding in the secret annex.

A life once filled with parties and pints, the series details how Miep's life changed the moment she said "yes." From daily food runs to scrounging for ration coupons to selling beloved heirlooms, it took countless selfless sacrifices. In the end, it was Miep who found Anne Frank's diary and preserved it so that she and Otto could later share it with the world to ensure it served as a testament for generations to come.

Filmed on location in Amsterdam and Prague, A SMALL LIGHT also reveals that in addition to hiding the eight souls in the annex from the Nazis, the brave couple was simultaneously hiding many others in and around Amsterdam with the help of the Dutch Resistance. Powley's fierce performance shakes the cobwebs off history and makes Miep's story feel relevant and timely, forcing audiences to ask themselves what they would have done in Miep's shoes; and in modern times, asking if they would have the courage to stand up to hatred. The series title comes from something Miep said late in her life: "I don't like being called a hero because no one should ever think you have to be special to help others. Even an ordinary secretary or a housewife or a teenager can turn on a small light in a dark room."

Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, creators and executive producers, said, "People may know the story of Anne Frank and her family, but what happened outside the annex walls was just as powerful, inspiring and resonant. When we heard about Miep and Jan's inherent strength in risking their lives for others during the occupation, we were blown away. A SMALL LIGHT is a true story that should never be forgotten. We hope it leaves a lasting impact on viewers and helps to show the importance of discovering untold stories of the Holocaust and the lessons it continues to teach."

Additional cast includes Amira Casar, who plays Edith Frank, mother to Margot and Anne; Billie Boullet, who portrays Anne Frank; Ashley Brooke, who plays Anne's older sister Margot Frank; Andy Nyman as Hermann van Pels, Caroline Catz as Auguste van Pels, Rudi Goodman as Peter van Pels, and Noah Taylor as Dr. Fritz Pfeffer, who all hid in the annex with the Frank family; Eleanor Tomlinson as Tess, Miep's best friend; Sally Messham as Bep Voskuijl, Ian McElhinney as Johannes Kleiman, and Nicholas Burns as Victor Kugler, Miep's coworkers; and Liza Sadovy as Mrs. Stoppelman, Laurie Kynaston as Casmir, and Sebastian Armesto as Max Stoppelman.

A SMALL LIGHT is produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios for National Geographic. Executive producers and writers Joan Rater and Tony Phelan (ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," CBS' "Fire Country") serve as showrunners, and DGA Award-winner and Emmy(R)-nominated executive producer Susanna Fogel ("The Flight Attendant," "Cat Person") directs multiple episodes, including the pilot. Executive producers are Peter Traugott and Lisa Roos for Keshet Studios, Alon Shtruzman for Keshet International, and Avi Nir for Keshet Media Group.

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About National Geographic Content

Award-winning and critically acclaimed National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, creates and delivers riveting stories and experiences in natural history, science, adventure and exploration. Inspiring a deeper connection to the world, the content studio reaches 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. Its diverse content includes Emmy(R) Award-winning franchise Genius, series Life Below Zero and Secrets of the Whales, and Oscar(R)- and BAFTA award-winning film Free Solo. In 2022, National Geographic Content was awarded eight News and Documentary Emmys, in addition to Life Below Zero's Emmy win for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program, it's sixth Emmy overall. For more information, visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or follow Nat Geo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or as part of Combo+ in Latin America with Star+, the standalone general entertainment and sports streaming service in the region. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About ABC Signature

One of the Disney Television Studios, ABC Signature produces many of ABC Entertainment's most significant hits, including "Grey's Anatomy," and "Station 19"; co-productions "The Good Doctor," "A Million Little Things," "The Rookie," "The Rookie: Feds" and "Home Economics," and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" ABC Signature's series include "grown-ish" and "The Watchful Eye" for Freeform; "Godfather of Harlem" for MGM+; "Bad Sisters" and "Five Days at Memorial" for Apple TV+; "Fleishman Is In Trouble" for FX; "Reasonable Doubt" and "This Fool" for Hulu, and the upcoming "Tiny Beautiful Things" and "UnPrisoned." The upcoming "A Small Light" for Nat Geo and for streaming service Disney +, series include "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," "Big Shot," "National Treasure: Edge of History" and the upcoming "Muppets Mayhem."

About Keshet Studios

With offices in Los Angeles and New York, Keshet Studios is Keshet International's (KI) US-based production arm, providing an international platform for distinct US voices, stories and talent. The studio draws on KI's extensive catalogue, as well as its wide network of connections, to develop, produce and package content for the US and international marketplaces.  As part of its ongoing production pact and first-look deal with Universal Television (UTV), Keshet Studios is co-producing the Fall hit La Brea (NBC) and David E Kelley's The Missing (Peacock), while also co-developing several projects for various buyers, including After School Special, Ties That Bind, andThe Stuntwoman with UTV. It is also shooting Echo 3, the US adaptation of Keshet's When Heroes Fly, for Apple TV+.





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