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.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

You get six little docs inside this big Liza doc... A lovely film. I loved it completely.

Feb 11, 2025

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Beyond the fascinating history that “Liza” delightfully unravels, there’s a comforting takeaway: the warmth and respect with which friends and loved ones old and new talk about her on camera.

Feb 3, 2025

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Kyle Smith

Wall Street Journal

As a document of Liza’s triumphs, talent and temperament, though, “Liza” is, like its subject, disarmingly sweet and completely lovable.

Jan 27, 2025

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David-Elijah Nahmod

Bay Area Reporter

A fitting and compelling tribute to a great star.

Feb 18, 2025

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

How could you not like a documentary about Liza Minnelli?

Feb 11, 2025

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A well-considered, thoughtful look at her career and life.

Feb 11, 2025

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RENAISSANCE

I love Liza and will support anything with her at the theater but the documentary does her a disservice. We see a lot of other people and not a lot of Liza. She is alive and living and yet we hear so much of people talking about her in the past tense. I would have loved to hear her in her own words.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Meggie

The Queen deserves her due, and this film gives it to Liza. and in turn, to us viewing this film. Insightful, beautifully organized, with tons of fascinating footage never before seen. You'll love this documentary if you already love Liza, but if you don't know enough about Liza to love her, get ready, because you're going to fall hard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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GCW

Id hoped for more of her history and more of Liza talking. A run time of nearly 2 hours felt much longer and also very repetitive.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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James N

A wonderful documentary showing the amazing stamina and resilience of beautiful Liza. Her journey was not always easy but she created her iconic persona and left her original and special legacy that still stands alone. I marvel at her strength and her honesty and genuine compassion for her friends and humanity.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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John P

Entertaining and fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Lisa Baumgartner

Liza is someone to study. She is a truly terrific person and her love & genius go straight through you. She pierced through my soul in one of the performances where the camera was on her and she was reaching out to us -- and hit the bullseye -- electrifying everyone with her panoramic gaze and operatic vocals. And there were so many adorable behind the scenes moments showing her whimsical nature and the deep love & respect of her collaborators and friends. Long live Liza!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $120.4K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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