The Real Cabaret part 6

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 Adam Benzwi

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Entertainment

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• Alan Cumming
• Liza Minnelli
• Adam Benzwi

[johneunson]

fantastic documentary. great to see the show in context. thank you.

[expat26]

Wow! What a terrific documentary!

[damnedtolove]

for someone who is researching Cabaret for a college course this was incredible. Thank you!

[IMANDIABLILLA]

thank for share it with us . It is very interesting and well done !

[SisterRags]

Thank you. One of the most informative, educational, and entertaining documentaries I've seen.

[Caradog93]

Thank you for uploading this! Brought to light a whole new level of understanding of the context of Cabaret!

[TheyDontSee]

Thank you for uploading. I wish the US had these great BBC docs :)

[kyrastube]

thanks for uploading this!

[madonnaman9]

Very interesting documentary, Now I want to read christopher isherwoods book.

[sooztunes2]

This was quite entertaining and educational. Thank you for posting.

[bigbowlowrong]

"...that is to say... 1973..."

look at how sad he is. you can see him remembering.