Program details
A Kind of Spark
10 × 24 mins
Based on the award-winning novel by Elle McNicoll.
Addie is a bright and sparky autistic girl dreaming of acceptance in a conservative community. Addie’s desire to be herself and protect her sister from prejudice becomes entwined with a historical mystery of Maggie and Elinor, two sisters in the 16th century. Maggie was accused of witchcraft and mysteriously vanished before she could be brought to trial while Elinor is struggling with her true self. As Addie tries to figure out what happens to Maggie, she discovers an even more surprising connection to Elinor.