Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Klein eschews a chronological account of Minnelli’s life for a more expressionist account of her stardom, split into chapters by quotes (her own and others) that sparkle in appropriately kitschy PowerPoint-esque transitions.

“Liza” captures an attractive swath of show business history and reminds us of Minnelli’s accomplishments, which were significant.

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

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.

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

A candid new documentary peels back the sequins to reveal the heartbreak, triumphs and unrelenting resilience of an icon who’s still standing—heels, hurdles and all.


A generally straightforward examination of the life of Liza Minnelli, featuring lots of archival footage, testimonials from her friends and admirers, and a contemporary interview with Liza herself.

The vulnerability that several of her friends refer to also comes through, including in previously unseen backstage footage from a European tour. Meanwhile her star quality shines and sparkles in a plethora of clips from stage shows.

'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' vibrantly celebrates the career of one of our greatest entertainers.

As Bruce David Klein’s documentary LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story posits, being the daughter of Judy Garland often held her back. But unlike her mother, Minnelli’s found family of friends saved her from an untimely demise.