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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[John Eunson]

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

[expat26]

Wow! What a terrific documentary!

[bmyrab]

Excellent! Thank you so much for uploading this.

[alandrodgz]

Thanks for uploading it...I had a great time watching it.

[brozzerb]

Yes, he is!



[SecretTimeWarp]

David Niven has come back to life as a production co-ordinator. Good for him. :-P Incidentally... like the more tragic cabaret performers mentioned here, isn't Joel Grey himself Jewish? (I seem to remember my theatre teacher mentioning that.)

[bubbly92c]

thank you so much for uploading!!



[DenEColt]

Wonderful documentary (though sad and bittersweet, too)! I've viewed and saved all 6 clips to my Favourites. Thanks for posting!

[Mandie Wilson]

I have the wonderful luck to work in a traditional and intimate cabaret club in Berlin which always makes me feel like a latter-day Sally Bowles!! If Alan had checked out Der Kleine Nacht Revue as part of the documentary he would have seen the Weismar spirit is still alive and kicking in Berlin in 2012!

[damnedtolove]

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

[Laurie Beth]

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!