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Produced in-house by HBO Films, "Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds" is a remarkably intimate look into the relationship between one of the entertainment industry's most beloved mother-daughter duos. The documentary is, of course, quite bittersweet and at times tragic, as it was unknowingly filmed during the months leading up to the deaths of both Fisher and Reynolds in 2016. Fisher, 60 years old at the time, passed away on December 27, reportedly due to a drug overdose. The "Star Wars" actor had lived with a narcotics addiction disorder for decades, as well as manic-depressive disorder, the latter of which is a topic Fisher and Reynolds discuss in "Bright Lights." The day after Fisher's passing, Reynolds died of a stroke at the age of 84.
During this quietly precious period in their lives together (the pair were as close as a mother and daughter could be, even living next door to one another). With Fisher headed into production on "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" while trying to take care of her aging yet vibrant mother, the two candidly discuss Reynolds' declining health, the reality of growing up in a home so immersed in the entertainment industry, and how their relationship had grown stronger even — or perhaps especially — as they confronted their individual struggles. Though it was released just 10 days after Reynolds' passing, "Bright Lights" is an honest yet joyful celebration of two strong women who were made even stronger through their love for one another.
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Produced in-house by HBO Films, "Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds" is a remarkably intimate look into the relationship between one of the entertainment industry's most beloved mother-daughter duos. The documentary is, of course, quite bittersweet and at times tragic, as it was unknowingly filmed during the months leading up to the deaths of both Fisher and Reynolds in 2016. Fisher, 60 years old at the time, passed away on December 27, reportedly due to a drug overdose. The "Star Wars" actor had lived with a narcotics addiction disorder for decades, as well as manic-depressive disorder, the latter of which is a topic Fisher and Reynolds discuss in "Bright Lights." The day after Fisher's passing, Reynolds died of a stroke at the age of 84.
During this quietly precious period in their lives together (the pair were as close as a mother and daughter could be, even living next door to one another). With Fisher headed into production on "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" while trying to take care of her aging yet vibrant mother, the two candidly discuss Reynolds' declining health, the reality of growing up in a home so immersed in the entertainment industry, and how their relationship had grown stronger even — or perhaps especially — as they confronted their individual struggles. Though it was released just 10 days after Reynolds' passing, "Bright Lights" is an honest yet joyful celebration of two strong women who were made even stronger through their love for one another.
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
