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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorBruce Goodison, Amit Sharma
WritersGenevieve Barr, Jack Thorne
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThen Barbara Met Alan
About Then Barbara Met Alan
The untold disability civil-rights love story of two cabaret performers, Barbara and Alan, who met at a gig, fell in love, and became the driving force behind an unprecedented campaign of direct action that ultimately led to the passing of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act.
Directed by Bruce Goodison, Amit Sharma, Then Barbara Met Alan leans on a strong ensemble — Ruth Madeley, Arthur Hughes, Liz Carr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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