Hilton Als discusses Bruce David Klein's documentary on Liza Minnelli, revealing both the star's remarkable talent and her deep emotional journey. The film, "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," highlights Minnelli's perseverance from an early age, influenced by her famous parents. The documentary shifts focus to the supportive mentors that guided her, illustrating how they shaped her career. As she reflects on her experiences, Minnelli's charisma shines through, demonstrating her ongoing relevance and the need for greater recognition of her contributions to the arts.
Instead of sinking into a kind of indulged apathy that seems to haunt a lot of children of the talented and driven, Minnelli set out to make herself through perseverance.
The depth I hoped for in the film is not Klein's; it's Minnelli who brings it—she's a seventy-eight-year-old star who conveys, still, an inner pathos and wit.
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