Postcards from the Edge
film by Nichols [1990]
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The film Postcards from the Edge (1990) was based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Carrie Fisher. Fisher also wrote the screenplay for the film, which starred Meryl Streep. The story is semi-autobiographical, drawing from Fisher's own experiences with drug addiction and her relationship with her actress mother. The film follows a recovering actress navigating her career and personal life while dealing with her mother's influence.1
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