The Arbor
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The Arbor (2010)

15
22/10/2010 (GB)
Drama, Documentary
1h 31m

A Documentary Re-Invented

Overview

The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".

  • Clio BarnardDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $21,268

Keywords

  • prison
  • autobiography
  • interracial relationship
  • domestic abuse
  • playwright
  • drugs
  • woman director
  • mixed race child

Top Billed Cast

Christine Bottomley

Christine Bottomley

Lisa Thompson

Manjinder Virk

Manjinder Virk

Lorraine Dunbar

Natalie Gavin

Natalie Gavin

The Girl

George Costigan

George Costigan

Jimmy 'The Wig'

Monica Dolan

Monica Dolan

Ann Hamilton

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon

Steve Saul

Jimi Mistry

Jimi Mistry

Yousaf

Robert Emms

Robert Emms

Young David

Kate Rutter

Kate Rutter

The Mother

Danny Webb

Danny Webb

Max Stafford-Clark / The Father

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