Liza Minnelli's Marriages and Heartbreaks Explored in New Documentary

Created: JANUARY 17, 2025

A new documentary, "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," delves into the life and loves of Liza Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli. The film, directed by Bruce David Klein, offers an intimate look at the entertainer's personal life, including her four marriages and divorces.

The documentary reveals that Minnelli's first marriage to Australian singer Peter Allen ended after she discovered his infidelity with another man. This revelation, according to the film, left Minnelli "truly devastated." Longtime friend Michael Feinstein asserts in the documentary that Minnelli was unaware of Allen's sexuality. Klein expressed surprise at Minnelli's willingness to discuss her private life in the film.

Peter Allen wearing a plaid red shirt next to Liza Minnelli wearing a blue sleeveless blouse and white pants.

Despite the painful circumstances of their split, Minnelli and Allen maintained a close relationship until his death from AIDS in 1992. Klein suggests that their enduring bond stemmed from Allen's humor and undeniable talent, qualities Minnelli deeply admired. The film highlights Minnelli's resilience and ability to find humor even in difficult situations.

Poster for Liza Minnelli documentary Peter Allen with his arm around Liza Minnelli as she sits next to her mother Judy Garland, who is wearing a fur coat and smiling. Liza Minnelli leaning on Peter Allen on their wedding day. A close-up of Liza Minnelli wearing a brown dress, white scarf and a matching hat holding a red rose. Liza Minnelli looking adoringly at Peter Allen wearing a black spaghetti strap dress. Peter Allen wearing a coral suit with a floral shirt and a purple orchid brooch on stage next to a mic. Liza Minnelli wearing all black with a matching hat and a silver necklace sitting down and smiling. A close-up of Liza Minnelli in her wedding dress standing next to Peter Allen in a suit with a gold tie Liza Minnelli was devastated by her first husband's shocking secret: doc Liza Minnelli wearing white leaning on on a smiling Jack Haley Jr. wearing an open white shirt and a dark blazer. Liza Minnelli smiling wearing a black robe and holding a cigarette admiring Mark Gero wearing a gold blazer Liza Minnelli wearing black and silver dangling earrings smiling next to David Gest wearing a blue suit and a silver and black tie. Liza Minnelli speaking to a camera as she wears all black. Liza Minneli wearing an orange blouse and smiling looking up from inside a car.

The documentary also touches upon Minnelli's subsequent marriages to Jack Haley Jr., Mark Gero, and David Gest, as well as her unfulfilled desire to have children. Klein portrays Minnelli as a resilient and loving individual, finding joy in her friendships and continuing to embrace life despite past heartbreaks. The film is currently expanding to theaters nationwide.

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