HBO's documentary "Faye" explores of the life and acclaimed film career of Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway. It debuts in July.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau and produced by Amblin Documentaries, the film looks into Dunaway's iconic roles in films like "Network", "Chinatown", and "Bonnie And Clyde".
It examines Dunaway's personal trajectory, including a childhood shaped by her father's alcoholism, her struggles with alcoholism, bipolar disorder, love affairs, and motherhood.
It critically examines her controversial role in "Mommie Dearest", which she considers a career misstep.
The film covers Dunaway's later years, highlighting her determination to make her own decisions despite industry pressures and reputation challenges.
The documentary features insights from Dunaway herself, her son Liam Dunaway O'Neill, colleagues, friends, and actors like Sharon Stone, Mickey Rourke, and James Gray.
At 83 years old, Dunaway has no plans to retire and continues to pursue her passion for acting.
Sources: Newsweek, mxdwn, DailyMail, IndieWire, WBD, ThePlaylist, MediaPlayNews, TVEuropa, FirstShowing , RemindMagazine.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
