Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Its fascinating to see how something truly wondrous comes together from the ground up, witnessing the various components that go into the assembling if its finished form. Its particularly intriguing when that something is an individual whos tremendously gifted in some way and uses his or her talents to produce astounding works of creativity. Thats especially true for those in artistic and entertainment pursuits, as is the case with iconic actress/singer/dancer Liza Minnelli, the famous daughter of actress/singer/dancer Judy Garland and filmmaker Vincente Minnelli. Writer-director Bruce David Kleins new biographical documentary of the legendary entertainer is a revealing look at the professional and personal life of its subject, told in nine...

There are so many superlatives bandied about nowadays, but rarely can they be more appropriate than when describing the unique and charismatic Liza Minnelli. Born into Hollywood royalty and taking part quite enthusiastically here, we benefit from some well researched archive and some insightful contributions from friends and family alike to get a glimpse into the life of this flawed, vulnerable and talented superstar. The narrative is fairly chronological and if youve been at all interested in her career over the years then there is unlikely to be anything particularly revealing about whats disclosed here. With Lorna Luft, Mia Farrow, Chita Rivera and even the perma-tanned George Hamilton having given what look like fairly comprehensive int...