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Bel Powley avoided period pieces, but 'A Small Light' was no 'dusty historical drama'

Bel Powley isn't one of those English actors who is forever starring in period pieces and stuffy literary adaptations.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023

A Small Light Showrunner Explains Trying To Find 'Joy In This Tragedy' Of Miep Gies And Anne Frank's Story Despite Knowing The Ending

A Small Light continues telling Miep Gies' story, and showrunner Joan Rater opened up about the show finding joy despite the coming tragedy.

Cinemablend · May 9, 2023

Behind the scenes of new wartime show A Small Light on Disney+: ‘we always need shows like this’

The show’s cast and crew talk about Anne Frank, modernism in period dramas and why telling these stories is so important

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023