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American Masters
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Season 39
Episode 2
Take an intimate look into the life of Liza Minnelli, best known for her Oscar-winning role in Cabaret. Following in the footsteps of her mother Judy Garland, Minnelli used her boundless raw talent to build her own legacy in showbiz.
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