Originally set for broadcast in March, “Bright Lights” was intended to be a study of a mother and daughter engaged in life, love, and mega-fame. Directors Alexis Bloom and Fisher Stevens were only examining the dynamic between Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, offered access into both homes for years to best pinpoint their special bond, showcasing layered personalities away from movie premieres, concerts, and conventions. But now, after Fisher and Reynolds passed away within days of each other last month, “Bright Lives” takes on a different purpose. While it remains a feisty, fascinating portrait of an enduring relationship, Bloom and Stevens also provide a focal point for grieving, supplying a reminder of these unique women and their separate struggles, which only strengthened their bond. What was once a project meant to charm is now a vital document of lives lived in defiance of adversity. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com