The documentary 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' honors Liza Minnelli, showcasing her enduring influence in entertainment. Directed by Bruce David Klein, it combines interviews, film clips, and archival footage to narrate Liza's journey from grief over her mother's death to her iconic status. Friends and collaborators like Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, and Joel Grey contribute insights. While the film highlights significant mentors and moments in Liza's career, such as her relationship with Bob Fosse and her early dance aspirations, viewers find a desire for more direct engagement with Liza herself.
The film opens with the death of Liza's mother, Judy Garland, which devastates her; Liza cried for eight days. But in coping with her grief, Liza learned to hone her craft as a performer.
The film's biggest flaw is that viewers will want more of Liza talking about her life and career, and less of other people talking about her.
Liza explains that, in her early years, her father was very inspirational, and her greatest desire was to dance.
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story then focuses on Bob Fosse and his impact on Liza.
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