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The Arbor

Movie·2010·Drama, Documentary·1h 31m·Directed by Clio Barnard

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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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Christine BottomleyChristine BottomleyLisa ThompsonManjinder VirkManjinder VirkLorraine DunbarNatalie GavinNatalie GavinThe GirlGeorge CostiganGeorge CostiganJimmy 'The Wig'Monica DolanMonica DolanAnn HamiltonNeil DudgeonNeil DudgeonSteve SaulJimi MistryJimi MistryYousafRobert EmmsRobert EmmsYoung David

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