Adrienne (HBO Documentary)

(2021)

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Synopsis

Celebrating the life and work of the late actor, filmmaker, wife, and mother Adrienne Shelly, this feature documentary, directed by her husband Andy Ostroy, is a personal exploration of grief. Known for her early ingenue roles, Shelly strove to tell female-centric stories, including in the critically acclaimed film Waitress. But Shelly would not live to see the film’s release nor experience the smash Broadway musical based on her work. Tragically murdered in 2006, in a case initially ruled a suicide, Adrienne left behind a devastated husband and two-year-old daughter. Through candid conversations with family, friends, and colleagues – including Paul Rudd, Keri Russell, and Sara Bareilles – this emotional documentary follows Ostroy’s poignant journey to honor Adrienne’s legacy, while also giving a rare window into how a family navigates unfathomable tragedy.

Cast

Sara Bareilles, Robert John Burke, Nathan Fillion, Andy Griffith, Hal Hartley