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Cast & Crew

Clio Barnard
Director
Danny Webb
As Max Stafford-Clark / The Father
Monica Dolan
As Ann Hamilton
Matthew McNulty
As Andrew Dunbar
Neil Dudgeon
As Steve Saul
Christine Bottomley
As Lisa Thompson
George Costigan
As Jimmy 'The Wig'
Jimi Mistry
As Yousaf

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The Arbor tells the powerful true story of Andrea Dunbar, a troubled British playwright who died at 29, leaving behind a legacy of three plays and a daughter, Lorraine. Growing up in England's Bradford housing projects, Andrea wrote honestly about her difficult life, earning her the reputation of a "genius straight from the slums." Thirty years later, Lorraine embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery, reflecting on her own life and her mother's struggles through her plays and letters. The film offers a poignant portrayal of the mother-daughter bond, the impact of trauma, and the power of art to heal and connect.

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You can stream The Arbor on: Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Arbor include 3096 Days, Mud, Still Alice, Akeelah and the Bee, The Social Network, Heaven Is for Real.

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The Arbor was released in theaters on April 27, 2011.