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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)98 minDocumentaryRating 60/100

Directed by Nanette Burstein, this intimate and revealing documentary offers an unprecedented exploration into the life of Hollywood's quintessential star, Elizabeth Taylor, through her own words. With extraordinary access to Taylor's personal archives, including hours of newly unearthed audio interviews and clips from her iconic roles, the film challenges audiences to reconsider the legacy of a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame and public scrutiny on a global stage. Following the life of a megastar who defied an era's expectations by portraying strong-willed women onscreen, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes offers a nuanced portrait of vulnerability and strength of one of cinema's most enduring icons.

Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, George Hamilton, Roddy McDowall, Debbie Reynolds, Richard Burton, Rock Hudson, James Dean

Director: Nanette Burstein