About Wishful Drinking (HBO)

"Wishful Drinking" is an intimate, revealing, and humorous documentary-film adaptation of Fisher's hit stage production which debuted on HBO in 2010. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the movie features actress and author Carrie Fisher sharing stories about her life in Hollywood, her family, her addiction, and her experiences with mental illness.

Making / Production

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, who are known for their broad range of work in their documentaries, directed "Wishful Drinking". The film is produced by World of Wonder Productions, whose style of TV and film productions are often marked by innovative style, controversial subject matter and willingness to present non-mainstream points of view. The HBO film was adapted from Fisher's 2008 autobiographical stage performance of the same name.

Actors

• Carrie Fisher - Playing herself in this one-woman show, Fisher uses her sharp wit and candid storytelling to navigate us through her personal life, her career, and her struggles with addiction and mental health issues.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This HBO documentary film is based on Carrie Fisher's own autobiographical stage production.
• Not just an actress, Carrie Fisher is also an accomplished author. "Wishful Drinking" is one of her seven books.
• Carrie Fisher is most known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise.

Quotes

• "If my life wasn't funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable."
• "Having waited my entire life to get an audience, it's very much like Stockholm syndrome. When they do leave, even if it's after a very long time, you get unbelievable separation anxiety."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film heavily features sound effects in place of a traditional film score. Incidental music and sound effects are used to accent and underline the humorous and poignant moments in Fisher's storytelling.