The Arbor
“A Documentary Re-Invented”
Documentary
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".
VIBE
A stark, unflinching look at the cyclical nature of poverty and abuse. It feels like a raw, unvarnished slice of life, heavy with the weight of difficult truths and the enduring power of artistic expression.
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