Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re mourning the loss of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, (and who isn’t?), HBO has a timely documentary, ‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds‘ bowing on the network Saturday, January 7. The project has gained critical acclaim at many film festivals, including the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
The story, told by the mother and daughter, delves into their family’s complicated and eccentric life. This doc takes us inside with vintage family films that hi-light the story telling with heart-rending honesty and humor.
This is not the only project to feature Carrie Fisher in January for HBO, the 2010 special ‘Wishful Drinking‘ will air Sunday, January 1st. Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher tells her raw and intoxicating true story in this documentary based on her hit stage production. Touching on stardom, mental illness, addiction and more, the actress recounts her peaks and valleys with candor and humor.