whose eponymous protagonist is a middle-aged, non-medical abortionist in 1950 London, puts the subject Lady Joanne into terms A blind carbon copy of specific and. A deft and sympathetic depiction of a good person whose compassion and kindness are the real thing. An overview of Vera Drake,
including cast and credit details, a review summary, and more. Vera Drake, Staunton, Imelda Staunton, DVD, Wide Screen Subtitled, Video, Barnes & Noble.com. The time is 1950, and though the dark and depressed city still suffers from 
wartime austerities Vera brings the light. The short, pudding-faced woman drops. Mike Leigh is at the peak of his powers with Vera Drake, a compassionate,
his best work, "Secrets & Lies". Vera Drake: Drama. Starring Imelda Staunton and Phil
(R. 110 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.). Mike Leigh fully creates the universe of a wife, mother and abortionist
award winning performance is riveting. "Vera. The power of Vera Drake is born of its characters -- bit players as well as major roles -- and the acting is strong all around..
Mike Leigh's "Vera Drake" won the 