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Faye Dunaway Talks “Cathartic” Experience Of Sharing Bipolar Disorder In Documentary


After revealing her struggles with bipolar disorder and alcoholism in her HBO documentary, Faye Dunaway feels a weight lifted.

The Academy Award winner said she “dug deep” to discuss her experiences with bipolar disorder and alcoholism in Faye, the Laurent Bouzereau-helmed portrait of her life and career that premiered last month on HBO and Max. The documentary explores how Dunaway’s bipolar disorder contributed to her reputation as a difficult actress, as well as how the condition influenced her craft. Faye made its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival back in May, after Bouzereau and Dunaway’s son Liam O’Neill convinced the star to tell her story.

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