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What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 57m
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021)
Presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.
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Presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.Presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.Presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.

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    • Lisa Frantz
    • Paige Westbrook
    • Alex Hodgins
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    • Stars
      • Lisa Frantz
      • Paige Westbrook
      • Alex Hodgins
    • 43User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Lisa Frantz
    Lisa Frantz
    • Sharon Murphy
    • 2021
    Paige Westbrook
    Paige Westbrook
    • Brittany Murphy
    • 2021
    Alex Hodgins
    Alex Hodgins
    • Simon Monjack
    • 2021
    Kathy Najimy
    Kathy Najimy
    • Self
    • 2021
    Lisa Rieffel
    Lisa Rieffel
    • Self
    • 2021
    Amber Ryland
    • Self
    • 2021
    Shawn Levy
    Shawn Levy
    • Self
    • 2021
    Taryn Manning
    Taryn Manning
    • Self
    • 2021
    Amy Heckerling
    Amy Heckerling
    • Self
    • 2021
    Perez Hilton
    Perez Hilton
    • Self
    • 2021
    Ansa Woo
    Ansa Woo
    • Simon's Date
    • 2021
    Trista Jordan
    Trista Jordan
    • Self
    • 2021
    Chris Snyder
    • Chris Snyder
    • 2021
    Yiseth Brendlinger
    • Dinner Guest…
    • 2021
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    3tlwgvlle

    Really?

    I wasn't aware that the National Enquirer was into filmmaking. The gossipy information and opinions of the various vloggers was so enlightening, not to mention their helpful makeup tips.

    Brittany Murphy deserves better.
    4shelleyalevin

    What were the filmmakers thinking?

    Clips of moronic YouTube buffoons speculating on her cause of death while doing makeup tutorials ruins what could have maybe been an interesting insight into BM's psyche, relationships, how she handled her own healthcare concerns, etc. It could've at least been a decent documentary if not a great one...but the inclusion of these hollow influencer wannabes robs the filmmakers and other interviewees of all credibility.
    5jdejesus7645

    Who the hell are these bloggers?!!!

    I can't understand why these make up bloggers are here??? I liked this for what little details I provided, however, you can totally tell the writers already had their minds made up. The fact that this will never be proven just makes this that much more BS. I enjoyed the reflection on her career and how she was as a person. I can't agree with the narrative they're going for.
    8Erik-Movie-Reviews

    A Cautionary Tale....

    This Documentary had a slow start and agree with the other Comments about the use of the Youtube Commenters. The Crocodile Tears from D-List Hollywood Types and Hangers On didn't help either. But keep watching.

    Although slightly longer than necessary, it proved to be a relatively through and balanced investigation of Brittany's last days and Death. The Police Investigators and Coroner were very professional and believable to all but the most extreme Tin Foil Hat Wearers.

    It seems likely Brittany's poor degenerate Husband was the primary contributing factor in her Death, and it was very disappointing that his Mother does not seem to be able to acknowledge her son's lifetime of wrong doing even after his Death.

    It is sad Brittany Died. She paid a very high price for what turned out to be a very short lived Fame.
    5jp7570

    Documentary adds no new information

    After watching both Parts 1 and 2 (roughly a total of 2 hours), I know about as much as I did before Part 1 began. Other than a lot of speculation, some by people close to Ms. Murphy, no definitive conclusions are reached.

    The documentary paints a portrait of a young actress manipulated by a domineering spouse - sad, but not a new story (see anything written about Dorothy Stratton, for example). After the end of Part 2, we are left with the same nagging questions - why did Ms. Murphy and her husband die (separately) of nearly identical causes at relatively young ages?

    And the documentary contains a lot of "filler content" to stretch it to nearly 2 hours. For example, clips of online video commenters - YouTubers and online "conspiracy theorists/makeup influencers" - offers no credible insight and are nothing more than rampant speculation. These folks may be legitimate and fervent fans, but they are not experts in any known field pertaining to a murder investigation. The inclusion of those video clips was completely unnecessary.

    While I did learn a little more about Ms. Murphy's childhood and personal life, the documentary never answered it's own question. "What Happened, Brittany Murphy?" Answer: the documentary director doesn't know.

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      • October 14, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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      • Pyramid Productions
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