Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

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This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland--as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. Over these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. With insightful participation from a coterie of colleagues such as Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey and the late Chita Rivera, along with the revelatory participation by the star herself, the film illuminates the contradiction of Liza Minnelli: her privilege and struggle, strength and vulnerability, unreal expectations and towering talent--the friction of which fueled her stunning rise, resilience and her enduring place as one of the greatest, most original performers in the history of entertainment.

Bruce David Klein

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Liza Minnelli

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Michael Feinstein

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Mia Farrow

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Joel Grey

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Elizabeth Weitzman

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If the end result is less a comprehensive biography than a long-overdue and entirely-deserved tribute, it is, nevertheless, truly terrific.

Aug 8, 2024

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

“Liza” is so devoted, and with good reason, to finding the essence of Liza Minnelli in her relationship to live audiences. We see her drink in their energy like air, then give it back to them as a heavenly glow.

Jun 20, 2024

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David Rooney

The Hollywood Reporter

... A film that deploys a wealth of great archival material plus intimate access to the subject and those closest to her to build a gorgeous portrait of a legendary showbiz survivor, warmly celebratory but also unquestionably authentic

Jun 14, 2024

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

Most fascinating is how, despite Minnelli exhibiting a theatrical personality, you can sense that, deep down, exists a caring, genuine person.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 17, 2024

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Loren King

Newport This Week (RI)

Bruce David Klein's film traces her life and career with plenty of dazzling archival material, film clips and interviews...

Jul 4, 2024

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

What does shine through here is Liza's enormous love for entertaining, her endless energy, her raw creative talent, and her incredible ability to streamline questions she's uncomfortable with.

Rated: B

Jun 27, 2024

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This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland--as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. Over these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. With insightful participation from a coterie of colleagues such as Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey and the late Chita Rivera, along with the revelatory participation by the star herself, the film illuminates the contradiction of Liza Minnelli: her privilege and struggle, strength and vulnerability, unreal expectations and towering talent--the friction of which fueled her stunning rise, resilience and her enduring place as one of the greatest, most original performers in the history of entertainment.

Director: Bruce David Klein
Producer: Bruce David Klein, Alexander J. Goldstein, Robert Rich
Screenwriter: Bruce David Klein
Distributor: Zeitgeist Films
Production Co: Atlas Media
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 24, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 44m