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TV News: HBO Debuts <i>BRIGHT LIGHTS</i>, New Documentary Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Jan. 7

It’s been such a tough year, losing so many celebrities. But since I was a little girl, Princess Leia was the kind of princess I wanted to grow up to be. She was a beautiful tom-boy, not all dolled up in lace and frill. We won’t talk about that skimpy bikini Jabba the Hut made her wear. Carrie Fisher was my generation’s princess. As much as I would love to have a deeper glimpse into her life, it’s still too soon for me to watch. I do hope others will enjoy this documentary.

 

In a press release:

 

 

DEBUT OF BRIGHT LIGHTS, NEW DOCUMENTARY ON

LOVING RELATIONSHIP OF CARRIE FISHER AND DEBBIE REYNOLDS,

MOVED UP TO SATURDAY, JAN. 7 AT 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)

 

 

In light of the recent and unexpected deaths of both Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, the documentary BRIGHT LIGHTS: STARRING CARRIE FISHER AND DEBBIE REYNOLDS will debut SATURDAY, JAN. 7 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The story of a family’s complicated love, this documentary is an intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity. Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, live in the same Beverly Hills compound. The 83-year-old grand dame still has a Las Vegas act, but performing is taking its toll. Carrie’s response is both hilarious and heart-rending. Featuring vintage family films that bring iconic old-world Hollywood to life, as well as extensive vérité footage, the film is directed by Alexis Bloom and Fisher Stevens.

BRIGHT LIGHTS: STARRING CARRIE FISHER AND DEBBIE REYNOLDS has already received audience and critical acclaim at many prestigious film festivals, including the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.

In addition, as previously announced, the 2010 special WISHFUL DRINKING will receive an encore presentation this Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO. This feature-length adaptation of Carrie Fisher’s hit autobiographical stage production tells the intoxicating tale of her life, combining her raucous one-woman stage performance, interviews with family and friends, and archival footage.

 

BRIGHT LIGHTS Trailer

 

Source: ©2016 HBO Media. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

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Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.

Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.