Frances Farmer, Part 2
From The C-Word by Lena Dunham & Alissa Bennett
May 7, 2026 · 49 min · Season 4 · Episode 43
About this episode
This episode explores Frances Farmer's later years, her struggles with addiction, and the re-evaluation of her legacy.
In part two of Frances Farmer’s story, Lena and Alissa examine Frances’ later years out of the spotlight, her battles with addiction, and the posthumous repackaging of her legacy. This episode was first published on 06/24/2021.
People in this episode
Hosts: Lena Dunham, Alissa Bennett
Topics covered
- addiction
- legacy
- celebrity
- history
- mental health
Keywords
- Frances Farmer
- addiction
- legacy
- celebrity culture
- mental health
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