Vera Drake
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the morals of 1950s Britain, a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
A young girl, barely eighteen, goes to hospital after one of Veras’ abortions comes close to death. The woman, ‘the FIXER’, who makes the abortion money, gives the police Vera’s name and history, leading to her arrest and subsequent conviction.
Rialto Recommends: Vera Drake If this were a true story, compassion would be both the crime and the punishment. Mike Leigh’s powerful, BAFTA-winning drama follows Vera Drake, a kind-hearted woman whose secret acts of mercy for desperate women lead to devastating consequences. Imelda Staunton delivers a quietly shattering performance in this portrait of love, class, and conscience in 1950s Britain.
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Countries
UK, France
Studios
Madman, Icon