Watch VoirFilms. 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.