Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

At 79, singer and actress Liza Minnelli remains a singular talent, forever shaped by a life lived in the shadow of fame. The daughter of actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, she wrestled with her parents’ legacy even as she forged her own path. Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story weaves together never-before-seen archival material and candid interviews with Minnelli herself and those closest to her, including Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, and Joel Grey. At its heart are her formative relationships with mentors Kay Thompson, Charles Aznavour, Bob Fosse, and Halston—each of whom helped her discover her own voice.
The film traces the soaring highs and devastating lows of her career—from the brilliance of Cabaret to the ill-fated Liza with a Z—while also confronting her personal battles with addiction, failed marriages, and the weight of public scrutiny. Stripped of false sentiment yet rich in warmth and authenticity, it emerges as both a tribute and a love letter to a living legend.