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... is clearly not the question, as we wander through a world that started out with such regression, though the thoughts that linger in our heads are more for education, of traditions that left ignorance brainwashed that there's damnation, sometimes the blinkers seem to stay in place regardless of enlightening, which if you're free and progressive - will only leave you frightening.Performances combined with a belief that things can always change for the better, no matter what those circumstances are, make this an unmissable piece of great historical stepping stone foundational film making.

One observation: When the police arrive at the home of Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) to confront her about the allegation that she has been conducting illegal abortions, she and her family are celebrating her daughter's engagement. When the cops enter the room, the camera freezes on Vera's face. Over the course of about 45 seconds in which she doesn't say a word, Staunton's face registers every possible emotion: Joy, confusion, concern, fear, disgust, anger, guilt. It's heart-racing just to watch, and it's what acting -- great acting at least -- is all about. Staunton's is the one female performance of the year not to miss. (On the men's side, check out Morgan Freeman in MILLION DOLLAR BABY.)

she does one of the most beautiful roles of her career in this film. with rare grace, with admirable force, giving strange explanation to her character's job. a film about a delicate theme in a manner who not accuse or excuse. portrait of a woman and her expression of compassion. not soft, not moralistic, not brutal. only precise and honest. the story of Vera Drake has the gift not only present the attitude of British society about an occupation who is tolerated in silence but about social status of middle working class. a film about a strange form of Christian love. useful for reflect about verdicts and options. and interesting to define each of them. because it is more than a biographic movie. and that is one of its high virtues.