The $45 million disaster that became a cult religion — confess your sins.
Upon its release in 1995, "Showgirls" was reviled and dismissed as a cinematic disaster. But in the years since, the movie has risen from the ashes to become a beloved cult classic. "Goddess: The Fall and Rise of Showgirls" tells the untold story of how the film was made, the journey of its lead actress Elizabeth Berkley, and how both the film and its star found redemption in the hearts of a devoted fanbase.
Acting
Berkley's raw, unguarded reflections on career destruction.
Direction
Verhoeven's unapologetic, brilliant defense of his 'masterpiece.'
Writing
Eszterhas somehow making the 'thrusting' screenplay sound literary.
Director
Jeffrey Schwarz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The NC-17 rating was so toxic that Elizabeth Berkley had to audition for roles by pretending Showgirls never happened.
The documentary reveals that Verhoeven and Eszterhas initially pitched Showgirls as a 'female Rocky' — the studio literally bought that.
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