
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.
'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' vibrantly celebrates the career of one of our greatest entertainers. - André Hereford, Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
You get six little docs inside this big Liza doc... A lovely film. I loved it completely. - Tim Cogshell, FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)