Alias Grace, Episode 1

Harron, Mary (director). Polley, Sarah (writer). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Added Author).

Summary: In 1859, Grace Marks, a servant and convicted murderess in the deaths of her employer and housekeeper, is escorted from the Kingston Penitentiary to do housework for the prison's governor. Meanwhile, Simon Jordan, an ambitious New York doctor, arrives to meet a committee dedicated to pardoning Grace. Grace recounts to Simon her torturous childhood and emigration from Ireland. She claims to have no memory of the events surrounding the murders and describes her horrific prison conditions. As pressure mounts on Simon to deliver a favourable report, he becomes transfixed and bewildered by Grace's enchanting and persuasive nature. Warning: The following program may contain nudity, sexuality and violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (45 min 20 sec)
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Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2017

Content descriptions

General Note:	From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted to Curio subscribers
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director: Harron, Mary ; Writer: Polley, Sarah.
Target Audience Note:	12-14.
System Details Note:	Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: https://curio.ca/en/catalog/07866172-2081-4fb2-a346-f597d451901e
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:	CBC/Radio Canada has access rights to this streaming content until 2024-09-24.
Language Note:	In English.
Source of Description Note:	Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation