The 36-minute film , It 's Me , Hilary : The Man Who Drew Eloise , premieres on The New York Daily News on March 23 . Produced by Girls creator Lena Dunham , it profiles the life of Hilary Knight , who illustrated the popular Eloise children 's book series in the 50s . Mr Knight approached Miss Dunham in 2013 after hearing about the tattoo she has of Eloise on her back , igniting a close friendship .
The 36-minute film , It 's Me , Hilary : The Man Who Drew Eloise , premieres on HBO on March 23 . Produced by Girls creator Lena Dunham , it profiles the life of Hilary Knight , who illustrated the popular Eloise children 's book series in the 50s . Mr Knight approached Miss Dunham in 2013 after hearing about the tattoo she has of Eloise on her back , igniting a close friendship .