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The Poker House, subsequently retitled as Behind Closed Doors, is a 2008 American independent drama film written and directed by Lori Petty, in her directorial debut.
The Poker House is a 2008 movie directed by Lori Petty and starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javon Johnson and Sophi Bairley. It is based on Petty's own experience of growing up in a house where her mother was a prostitute and drug addict.
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A drama based on the true story of Lori Petty's teenage years in Iowa, where she lived with her prostitute mother and her pimp. The film follows a day in the life of Agnes, the oldest sister, who struggles to survive and protect her siblings.
Jun 20, 2008 · The Poker House is a movie about a family of three sisters who live in a house where their mother runs a brothel. The film explores their struggles with poverty, violence, and sexual abuse in a harsh environment.
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Aug 11, 2017 · Actress-turned-director Lori Petty makes her feature directorial debut with this period drama set in 1976 that explores a typical day in the life of a decidedly atypical teen named Agnes.
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