The Real Cabaret part 2

Few musicals can claim to capture the mood of a historical period as well as the 1972 classic Cabaret.

Liza Minnelli's unforgettable portrayal of singer Sally Bowles and the film's stylish recreation of the era have become defining images of Weimar Berlin.

In this documentary, actor Alan Cumming explores the truths behind the fiction. He meets many of those closely involved with the original film, including Liza Minnelli, and talks to cabaret artists, among them acclaimed performer Ute Lemper.

Alan explores the origins of the Cabaret story in the writings of Christopher Isherwood and uncovers the story of the real life Sally Bowles, a woman very different from her fictional counterpart.

He talks to the composer of Cabaret about the inspiration for the film's most famous songs and discovers the stories of the original composers and performers, among them Marlene Dietrich. Finally, Alan reveals the tragic fate of many of the cabaret artists at the hands of the Nazis.

The documentary pays tribute to the magic of the original film and explores the fascinating and often shocking reality of the people and stories that inspired it.

With Alan Cumming, Liza Minnelli and Adam Benzwi.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Alan Cumming
• Cabaret
• Liza Minnelli
• Adam Benzwi

[xkadie999x]

thank you thank you thank you for uploading, just saw this on iPlayer and thought it looked really interesting but of course bloody iPlayer didn't work as per, so i came onto youtube not expecting to find it and you have uploaded it and i can now enjoy without all the reloading and pausing ect... i would have had to put up with on bloody iPlayer =D

[rachelirocks]

chris: SCREW MAX A MILLION

sally: i so

chris: so do i :)

sally O_o

[sepio41]

i would like to purchase this. is it on sale in england?

[dangeloso]

omg i just screamed when ute lemper came up on the screen! thank you sooo much!!!

[allizbest]

this is wonderful:) i've only have seen clips of Cabaret and am SO annoyed i can't find it anywhere on youtube:( thatnx for having this up! it gives me a glimpse:)

[TheyDontSee]

Amazing! I have chills. Cabaret is my fave movie (goodbye my fave book!) Had NO idea this existed. I am so happy today. Danke schoenn!