Mommie Dearest (1981) [w/Commentaries]

Director: Frank Perry
Writers: Christina Crawford (book), Frank Yablans (screenplay)
Stars: Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest

It is 1939, Joan Crawford is one of Hollywood's biggest stars. But she tells boyfriend lawyer Greg Savitt that she isn't content living in her Brentwood mansion with just her devoted secretary Carol Ann and housekeeper Helga. Greg arranges for Joan to adopt a baby girl. Joan names her Christina and promises "to give her all the things I never had." But Joan is obsessed with perfection, and Christina finds it impossible to live up to her mother's standards.



Commentary tracks:
– Audio Commentary by American drag queen Hedda Lettuce
– Audio Commentary by filmmaker John Waters

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