A 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, once owned by Elvis Presley, serves as the setting for discussions on music, success, and American identity across various cities.
“The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.”
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A 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, once owned by Elvis Presley, serves as the setting for discussions on music, success, and American identity across various cities.
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Synopsis
Eugene Jarecki drives through America in Elvis Presley’s 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, visiting cities like Tupelo, Memphis, and Las Vegas. The documentary intertwines archival footage with interviews from musicians, historians, and celebrities, including Rosanne Cash and Alec Baldwin. It addresses themes of race, materialism, and the American Dream, particularly focusing on Presley's influence on music and his limited role in the Civil Rights Movement. The film premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and was released in the U.S. on June 22, 2018.
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The GuardianTimothée Chalamet makes for a slight royal alongside Robert Pattinson’s French dauphin in this bruising adaptation of Shakespeare’s history plays.
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Why Watch
- See celebrity insights from Alec Baldwin and Rosanne Cash.
- Find out how Elvis influenced American culture.
- Meet musicians discussing race and blues music.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Cannes in 2017 and at Sundance in 2018.
- It was released in the U.S. on June 22, 2018.
- The documentary was nominated for Best Documentary at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
- The film holds a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 86 reviews.
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Who directed the documentary The King?
Eugene Jarecki directed and co-wrote the documentary The King.
What was the original title of The King before its release?
The original title of The King was Promised Land.
What was the average rating of The King on Rotten Tomatoes?
The King received an average rating of 7.2/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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