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The Arbor
20101h 31m7.3 / 10
A Documentary Re-Invented
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".
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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".
More about The Arbor
Cast
Christine BottomleyLisa Thompson
Manjinder VirkLorraine Dunbar
Natalie GavinThe Girl
George CostiganJimmy 'The Wig'
Monica DolanAnn Hamilton
Neil DudgeonSteve Saul
Jimi MistryYousaf
Robert EmmsYoung DavidCredits
- Directed by
- Clio Barnard
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $21.3K
Production
- Artangel MediaUnited Kingdom
UK Film CouncilUnited Kingdom
Themes
autobiographybradforddomestic abusedrugsinterracial relationshipmixed race childplaywrightprison
