LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
This star studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland— as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. Over these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. With insightful participation from a coterie of colleagues such as Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey and the late Chita Rivera, along with the revelatory participation by the star herself, the film illuminates the contradiction of Liza Minnelli: her privilege and struggle, strength and vulnerability, unreal expectations and towering talent – the friction of which fueled her stunning rise, resilience and her enduring place as one of the greatest, most original performers in the history of entertainment.
LIZA is a Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber and will open in theaters on January 24 2025 (see playdates below). To book this film please contact Nancy Gerstman or Emily Russo.
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Bruce David Klein
Bruce David Klein is a producer, director, and writer of non-fiction television, film, and digital content. He is the founder of NY-based Atlas Media Corp. and serves as its president and executive producer. On the premium feature documentary front, Klein wrote and directed Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise (Universal), the Emmy-nominated Icahn: The Restless Billionaire (HBO) and a forthcoming film on stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2024 to raves. Klein also produced the acclaimed theatrical documentaries Robert Blecker Wants Me Dead (MSNBC Films) and Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (Netflix), an official selection of the New York Film Festival that is currently 95% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. On the television front, Klein was an early innovator in cable programming, responsible for long-running series such as Dr. G: Medical Examiner (Discovery Health/TLC), History’s Lost & Found (History), How to Survive The End of the World (National Geographic) Behind the Bash with Giada DeLaurentiis (Food), The Mind of a Murderer (Investigation Discovery), Alien Invasion (Discovery Channel), and Hotel Impossible (Travel). Klein has moderated and appeared on numerous panels for organizations such as NATPE, RealScreen, the Producers Guild, NYU Film School, and for film and television festivals around the world. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Variety, Crain’s Business, Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly and World Screen News. Klein is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a founding member of the Non-Fiction Producers Association (NPACT), and served for many years on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE).
“There aren’t too many legendary divas left who are recognizable by just one of their names: Barbra, Stevie, Mariah — and, of course, Liza. And yet somehow, none of these icons have yet to be the subject of a major documentary. That changes in January, when a feature film about Liza Minnelli hits theaters.” – Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
“Fizzy, determinedly upbeat...jaw-dropping.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
“As a document of Liza’s triumphs, talent and temperament... Liza is, like its subject, disarmingly sweet and completely lovable.” – Kyle Smith, The Wall Street Journal
“Bruce David Klein’s outstanding documentary puts the star back on screen and forever in our hearts...a joyous tribute to a legend. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll belt out the lyrics. It has all the elements of a winner, just like Liza.” – Liz Whittemore, Alliance of Women Film Journalists
“An unabashed celebration of the woman as told by all of her best friends... Along with Minnelli’s first-person reflection, the archival footage is quite electrifying in spates.” – Dan Mecca, The Film Stage
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| Venue | City | State | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Arts | Overland Park | KS | NOW PLAYING!1740718800 |
| The Lark | Larkspur | CA | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| Tower Theater | Sacramento | CA | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| Amherst CInema | Amherst | MA | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham | MA | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| Film Streams | Omaha | NE | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| The Majestic | Gettysburg | PA | MAR 14-18 & 25-27 ONLY!1741924800 |
| Angelika Film Center | Dallas | TX | NOW PLAYING!1741924800 |
| Maine Film Center | Waterville | ME | MARCH 21-27 ONLY!1742529600 |
| Dairy Center for the Arts | Boulder | CO | MARCH 26-30 ONLY!1742961600 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville | KY | MAR 28 & 29 ONLY!1743134400 |
| MSP Film Society | Minneapolis | MN | MAR 28- APR 1 ONLY!1743134400 |
| Edina 4 | Edina | MN | OPENS MARCH 28!1743134400 |
| Carbon Arc Cinema | Halifax | NS | APRIL 3 & 6 ONLY!1743652800 |
| Strand Theater | Rockland | ME | APRIL 5 -10 ONLY!1743825600 |
| CineCenta | Victoria | BC | APRIL 8 ONLY!1744084800 |