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enlightened follows the story of amy jellicoe, a self-destructive executive, who, after a very public
breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, tries to get her life back
together.
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(from hbo's press release, september 2011) amy jellicoe, an ambitious executive at a global
conglomerate, has been her own worst enemy for most of her adult life. her self-destructive choices,
both at home and at work, have resulted in a very public, humiliating nervous breakdown. after an
extended stay at a treatment center in hawaii, amy returns to her fractured life, determined to lead a
more enlightened existence. but her newfound noble intentions only ratchet up the drama, wreaking
unexpected havoc on those around her. a unique blend of comedy and drama, the new hbo series
enlightened kicks off its ten-episode season monday, oct. 10 (9:30-10:05 p.m. et/pt), exclusively
on hbo. laura dern (hbo's "recount"; oscar(r) nominee for "rambling rose") stars as amy in the
series, which she executive produces along with mike white ("year of the dog"), who also co-stars,
writes and directs. after undergoing a traumatizing workplace setback, amy jellicoe begins questioning
her role as a top-tier executive at her multinational corporation. on a forced mental health retreat, she
experiences a dramatic transformation that inspires her to adopt a new attitude in her private life and
at her company. but upon returning to the office, amy discovers that her new enlightened outlook is
unwelcome and even threatening to her co-workers and loved ones.
