Based on the award-winning novel by Margaret Atwood, and inspired by true events, ALIAS GRACE is written and produced by Sarah Polley and directed by Mary Harron. The six-hour mini-series tells the story of Grace Marks, a young, poor Irish immigrant domestic servant in Upper Canada who - along with stable hand James McDermott - finds herself accused and convicted of the infamous 1843 murders of her employer, wealthy farmer Thomas Kinnear, and his housekeeper Nancy Montgomery.
Based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood, the six-part mini-series tells the story of Grace Marks: A young, poor Irish immigrant who finds herself accused and convicted of two heinous murders.
Convicted murderess Grace Marks is interviewed by Dr. Simon Jordan. He becomes conflicted by Grace’s enchanting, persuasive nature and her claims of having no memory of the events surrounding the murder.
In 1859, Simon dissects the events of the murders, while in 1842 Grace befriends Mary Whitney, whose death from a back-alley abortion traumatizes Grace to the point of hysteria.
In 1859 Simon attempts to extract Grace’s repressed memories of the murders. In 1842 Grace begins work as a servant at the Kinnear farmhouse.
In 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace, Jeremiah offers a life away from the farm, and McDermott reveals his murderous plan.
In 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories, while in 1843 Nancy and Kinnear are killed and Grace and McDermott are later arrested in New York.
In 1859, Simon joins the Union Army only to return home, shell-shocked and concussed, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.
