Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

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

2010 · 75 min · ★ 7.3 · Documentary, Comedy

"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.

Directed by Fenton Bailey · Written by Carrie Fisher

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