Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016)

An intimate portrait of actress Debbie Reynolds and her relationship with her beloved children, Carrie and Todd.

Directors:

Alexis Bloom, Fisher Stevens

Stars:

Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Todd Fisher

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Debbie Reynolds	...	Self
Carrie Fisher	...	Self
Todd Fisher	...	Self
Catherine Hickland	...	Self
Constance Freiberg	...	Self
Griffin Dunne	...	Self
Eddie Fisher	...	Self (archive footage)
Maxine Reynolds	...	Self (archive footage)

Storyline

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds star in a tender portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity. From the red carpet to the back alleys behind it, the documentary is about the bonds of family love, which are beautifully bitter-sweet.

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Plot Keywords:

love | 

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Taglines:

A different kind of Hollywood love story.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming for the documentary began in April 2014 and ceased after Debbie Reynolds was nominated for the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in January 2015.

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Quotes

Carrie Fisher: Age is, it's horrible for all of us. But she falls from a greater height.

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Connections

References BUtterfield 8 (1960)

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Soundtracks

Tammy
(uncredited)
Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Performed by Debbie Reynolds

User Reviews

A fine documentary

Why does no one mention this fine documentary of both Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, that played on HBO and AFI 2016. I found it so moving and informative about their very close relationship. I'm hoping the film will be distributed widely following Carrie's premature death. What's wrong with those obit writers who don't seem to be aware of this film? An important revelation to this viewer was the musical talent Carrie exhibited. Her singing voice reflected the gifts she inherited from both Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. There may have been downsides to being the child of such celebrated parents, but she was certainly up to the task. In addition, her wry observations of herself and others was right on. Kitty A postscript following the death of Debbie Reynolds. Bright Lights gives an answer to why the symbiosis of this relationship could lead to the second death.

Details

Official Sites:

Cannes title link InsurgentMedia [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bright Lights

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bloomfish Pictures, HBO Documentary Films, Insurgent Docs

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1