Directed by: Jason Hehir
Cast: Billy Corgan, Darlene Love, Baz Luhrmann, Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling
Running Time: 90 minutes
This documentary covers the rise to fame of music legend Elvis Presley, with the help of manager Col. Parker. It also delves into how, after having to go to Germany for military service, Elvis came back to a career of subpar musical movies and less-than-stellar songs. Then came the 1968 Comeback Special, on NBC, that would revitalize Elvis’ career. For once, Presley trusted his instincts. He was motivated and performed in the legendary way he was capable of when pushed.
This is certainly not the first documentary on any aspect of the career and life of Elvis Presley. That being said, it is one of the best ones in my book. It left me thinking: Man, what could have been, if the man had been better surrounded.
It was cool to hear from people who were close to Elvis, like his ex-wife Priscilla, friend Jerry Schilling and former work colleague Darlene Love. It was also interesting to hear from well-known fans, such as Billy Corgan, Bruce Springsteen and Conan O’Brien.
Jason Hehir did a solid job bringing all these people together to tell a very compelling story about this man who died almost 50 years ago, but that none of us have forgotten.
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