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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

20101h 15m
DocumentaryComedy

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2010

Runtime

1h 15m

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Storyline

"A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher."

"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Dec 10, 2010
Digital Release
Nov 17, 2011
Languages
English
Director
Randy Barbato
Randy Barbato
Fenton Bailey
Fenton Bailey
Production
World of Wonder
World of Wonder
HBO Documentary Films
HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America
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Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Self

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