Synopsis
The Arbor traces the tormented life and legacy of British playwright Andrea Dunbar. While renowned for her three plays—The Arbor, which premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 1980; Rita, Sue and Bob Too, which was turned into a film in 1986; and Shirley—Dunbar’s life was plagued by chronic abuse and alcoholism. She died, tragically, at the age of twenty-nine, leaving behind a brief, but illustrious career and three children from three different men. The documentary revisits the site of Dunbar’s dark upbringing, the notorious Buttershaw Estate in Bradford, in present-day. Interviews with Lorraine that reveal Dunbar’s devastating effects on her daughter are juxtaposed with those of other family members who have a contrasting views through the technique of verbatim theater: actors lip-synch documentary recordings of the people they’re playing. The film follows Lorraine’s journey of reflection and self-discovery as she comes to terms with her own struggles and those faced by her mother.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,638 (12.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $30,820 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,001-16,100) | 16,079 | $21,610 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 33,401-33,500) | 33,443 | $21,610 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,136 | $21,610 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 27th, 2011 (Limited) by Strand Releasing |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2011 by Strand Home |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Biography, Writing and Writers, Sex Crimes, Dysfunctional Family, Addiction, Narcotics |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Artangel Trust, UK Film Council |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |