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73% Critic Match
The Arbor
“A Documentary Re-Invented”
7.3 / 10• 2010• 1h 31m•NR• English
DramaDocumentary
Storyline
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".
Cast & Crew
Christine Bottomley
Lisa Thompson
Lead
Manjinder Virk
Lorraine Dunbar
Natalie Gavin
The Girl
George Costigan
Jimmy 'The Wig'
Monica Dolan
Ann Hamilton
Neil Dudgeon
Steve Saul
Jimi Mistry
Yousaf
Robert Emms
Young David
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Clio Barnard's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Arbor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
