Vera Drake

Vera Drake (2004) is a British film directed by Mike Leigh. The movie recounts the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950, whose values conflict with the expectations of society.

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As of 28 August 2005, it had grossed $12,713,051 at the box office worldwide, including over $3.7 million in the U.S. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=veradrake.htm.

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• Tagline: Wife. Mother. Criminal.

Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is fearlessly devoted to her family, taking care of her elderly mother and sick neighbour. However she also serves as a backroom abortionist. She receives no money for it, believing her help is an act of generosity. The practice was illegal in 1950s England, and Vera's views are vehemently opposed by her son, Sid. When one of her patients nearly dies from her crude abortion, Vera Drake is tracked down by the police, arrested, and incarcerated for 30 months. Her family is shocked, bewildered, then divided after her arrest.

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