Alan Cumming meets with Liza Minnelli and cabaret artists to reveal the true stories behind the 1972 musical, including the fate of performers under Nazi rule.
“Alan Cumming explores the true stories on which the Cabaret musical was based.”
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Alan Cumming meets with Liza Minnelli and cabaret artists to reveal the true stories behind the 1972 musical, including the fate of performers under Nazi rule.
Synopsis
Alan Cumming visits Berlin to examine the origins of the 1972 musical 'Cabaret.' He meets Liza Minnelli, who played Sally Bowles, and talks with cabaret performers like Ute Lemper. Cumming reads Christopher Isherwood's writings to reveal the real-life stories behind the fictional characters. The original composer shares insights about the creation of the musical's songs. The documentary also details the fates of cabaret artists, including Marlene Dietrich, under the Nazi regime.
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Why Watch
- Meet Liza Minnelli and hear her stories.
- Find out about the real Sally Bowles.
- See the impact of Nazi persecution on performers.
Did You Know
- Alan Cumming meets Liza Minnelli, who portrayed Sally Bowles in 1972.
- Christopher Isherwood wrote about the real-life Sally Bowles in the 1930s.
- Marlene Dietrich faced persecution under the Nazi regime during the 1930s.
- The documentary runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2009.
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Who directed 'The Real Cabaret'?
Richard Bright directed 'The Real Cabaret'.
What year was the musical 'Cabaret' originally released?
The musical 'Cabaret' was originally released in 1972.
Who portrayed Sally Bowles in the film adaptation of 'Cabaret'?
Liza Minnelli portrayed Sally Bowles in the film adaptation of 'Cabaret'.
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