Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking
“A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher.”
Synopsis
"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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Wishful Drinking: Trailer (HBO Docs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Carrie Fisher
- Original Score
- David Benjamin Steinberg
- Original Title
- Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Carrie Fisher
David Benjamin Steinberg
Teodoro Maniaci
Marc Cohen
Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Lisa Heller, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Randy Barbato
Producer
Fenton Bailey
Producer
Lisa Heller
Producer
Randy Barbato
Director
Carrie Fisher
Writer
Fenton Bailey
Director
David Benjamin Steinberg
Original Music Composer
Teodoro Maniaci
Director of Photography
Marc Cohen
Editor
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What is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking about?
"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.
Who directed Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was directed by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey.
Who stars in Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
The principal cast of Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking includes Carrie Fisher.
When was Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking released and how long is it?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was composed by David Benjamin Steinberg.