Vera Drake
(DVD, Video)

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Published
[United States] New Line Home Entertainment, 2005.
Format
DVD, Video
Edition
Widescreen edition
ISBN
078065045X, 9780780650459
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (125 minutes): sound, color; 4 3/4 in.

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Roanoke Public Library - VIDEO - Video: ForeignVideoUK VEROn Shelf
HASLET - DVDDVDDVD VEROn Shelf

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Published
[United States] New Line Home Entertainment, 2005.
Edition
Widescreen edition
Language
English
ISBN
078065045X, 9780780650459
UPC
794043784125

Notes

General Note
MPAA rating: R.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004.
General Note
Special features: DVD-ROM features.
Participants/Performers
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Peter Wight, Alex Kelly, Daniel Mays, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney, Eddie Marsan, Ruth Sheen, Sally Hawkins, Fenella Woolgar, Lesley Sharp, Anthony O'Donnell, Jim Broadbent.
Description
Vera Drake tells of a woman in 1950s England who is devoted to caring for her family, but secretly aids women who want to terminate unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities find her out, Vera's world and family life rapidly unravel.
Awards
BAFTA David Lean Award for Direction, winner, 2005.
Awards
BAFTA Film Award: Best Costume Design, winner, 2005.
Awards
BAFTA Film Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, winner, 2005.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best Achievement in Production, winner, 2004.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best Actor, winner, 2004.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best Actress, winner, 2004.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best British Independent Film, winner, 2004.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best Director, winner, 2004.
Awards
British Independent Film Award: Best Supporting Actor/Actress, winner, 2004.
Awards
Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion (Best Film), winner, 2004.
Awards
Venice Film Festival: Volpi Cup (Best Actress), winner, 2004.
Awards
Women Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Movie About Women, winner, 2004.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Channing-Williams, S., Leigh, M., Sarde, A., Bailey, M., Broadbent, J., Craney, H., Davis, P., Durran, J., Graham, R., Hawkins, S., Kelly, A., Marsan, E., Mays, D., Pope, D., Scarborough, A., Sheen, R., Staunton, I., Stewart, E., Troughton, S., Wight, P., & New Line Home Video (Firm). (2005). Vera Drake (Widescreen edition). New Line Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Simon, Channing-Williams et al.. 2005. Vera Drake. New Line Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Simon, Channing-Williams et al.. Vera Drake New Line Home Entertainment, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Channing-Williams, Simon,, et al. Vera Drake Widescreen edition, New Line Home Entertainment, 2005.

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