What is A Small Light about?

‘A Small Light’ is a narrative-driven biographical drama miniseries which portrays the valiant endeavors of Miep Gies and her husband Jan, as they risk their lives during one of history’s darkest periods, World War II. The series delves into the historical account of how Miep, initially a secretary to Otto Frank, becomes an instrumental figure in protecting the Frank family and four other Jewish individuals by providing them a haven known as the Secret Annex. Situated in Amsterdam, amid the harrowing German occupation, the miniseries captures the perils and moral complexities faced by the couple as they shelter their Jewish refugees for two years. A central focus of the story is on Miep’s discovery and safeguarding of Anne Frank’s diary after the annex inhabitants were captured, ensuring its survival to later serve as a poignant and powerful narrative on the Holocaust. Headlined by Bel Powley as Miep Gies, the series brings together a compelling cast including Joe Cole as Jan Gies and Liev Schreiber as Otto Frank. Produced by National Geographic and premiered in May 2023, ‘A Small Light’ received critical acclaim for its sincere storytelling and historically informed portrayal of these quiet heroes of World War II.

The first episode of A Small Light aired on May 01, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on May 22, 2023.