Poet and novelist, Margaret Atwood is a household name, thanks to her global bestseller The Handmaid’s Tale, which has been successfully adapted for both film and TV. Yet few know the private Margaret Atwood. Who is the woman and writer behind these stories? The film crew keeps pace with Atwood as she jets to speaking engagements around the world, visits the set of The Handmaid’s Tale and takes a family holiday. The film explores Atwood’s early days in the Canadian wilderness and as a shining star of the Canadian literary scene. Atwood’s novels are explored, including her latest,The Testaments, the highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. Personal stories are shared by friends, family and by the author herself.