
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking
A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher.
Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Produced by World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
A witty, intimate one-woman show where Carrie Fisher mines her own turbulent life—fame, family dysfunction, addiction—for comedy and self-reckoning.
"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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Is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
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