This is a documentary of Elvis Presley with never before seen footage. It focuses on the Las Vegas concerts but also gives insight to Elvis' youth and his music career based on recorded tapes that were found. Elvis sings a wide range of music, including several covers of others. The music is fantastic, the covers and the originals. Songs include: "In the Ghetto," Can't Help Falling in Love," "That's All Right," Hound Dog," "Polk Salad Annie," "Always on my Mind," "Burning Love," "Are You Lonesome Tonight," "How Great Thou Art," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "You've Lost that Loving Feeling," "Walk a Mile in my Shoes" and "Suspicious Minds." I really enjoyed the "Polk Salad Annie" as Elvis danced as only he can. The conversion was also very good into the thoughts of Elvis with regards to his love of music, all kinds. He refused to answer a question about politics saying he is an entertainer. He also talked of how he did not enjoy his acting career feeling directors did not let him really act, but just play a caricature. I loved this documentary. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.
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