|
|
|
The film paints an extraordinary portrait of a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family. She spends her days doting on them and caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. However, she also secretly visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for unwanted pregnancies. While the practice itself was illegal in 1950s England, Vera sees herself as simply helping women in need, and always does so with a smile and kind words of encouragement. When she is finally found out by the authorities, Vera's world and family life rapidly unravel.
Director: Mike Leigh
Writer(s): Mike Leigh
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Phil Davis, Peter Wright
Release Date: October 10, 2004
Official Site: VeraDrake.com
Distributor: Fine Line Features
Genre: Drama
Rating: Rated R for depiction of strong thematic material. |
|
|
|
|
