Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

Nov 12, 2024

1h 31m

★ 7.5

Elvis had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock N’ Roll

Overview

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Little Room Films

Words + Pictures

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Presley

Self

Priscilla Presley

Self

Darlene Love

Self

Jerry Schilling

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Billy Corgan

Self

Conan O'Brien

Self

Baz Luhrmann

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

Self (archive photo)

Mick Jagger

Bohemian, playwright, and suddenly president at the end of 1989: Czech European Václav Havel played a decisive role in shaping the history of the continent in the second half of the 20th century. Andrea Sedláčková recounts Havel's almost novel-like life, drawing on a wealth of archival material. It is a story of dramatic highs and lows, and several defining moments in European history.

6.7

Les raisins du Reich

Oct 8, 2024

No overview available.

7.2

Framing Britney Spears

Feb 5, 2021

Her rise was a global phenomenon. Her downfall was a cruel national sport. People close to Britney Spears and lawyers tied to her conservatorship now reassess her career as she battles her father in court over who should control her life.

0.0

Walkabout to Hollywood

Feb 11, 1980

Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to Hollywood where David was the most popular Australian in the world at that time, with FOUR films playing in America – WALKABOUT, STORM BOY, THE LAST WAVE and MAD DOG MORGAN. After relating to both the black and native American cultures and filming a quick scene for a big Hollywood picture, he pines to head back through the Outback to his beloved Arnhem Land. Edited by Simon Dibbs and shot by Ray Henman.

7.0

Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston?

Nov 11, 2015

Daniel Johnston stars in this psychedelic short film about an aging musician coming to terms with the dreams of yesteryear.

7.8

Thomas Hart Benton

Oct 31, 1989

Thomas Hart Benton's paintings were energetic and uncompromising. Today his works are in museums, but Benton hung them in saloons for ordinary people to appreciate.

6.8

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band

Feb 21, 2020

A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.

6.5

The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone

Oct 3, 2003

An attempt to create a bridge between the different political positions that coexist, sometimes violently, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.

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0.0

Moving Memories

Jan 1, 1993

A journey into the 1920s and 1930s featuring restored and edited home movies taken by Japanese American immigrant pioneers.

6.7

Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing

Oct 27, 2006

Shut Up and Sing is a documentary about the country band from Texas called the Dixie Chicks and how one tiny comment against President Bush dropped their number one hit off the charts and caused fans to hate them, destroy their CD’s, and protest at their concerts. A film about freedom of speech gone out of control and the three girls lives that were forever changed by a small anti-Bush comment

8.0

Enescu, Skinned Alive

Nov 4, 2024

Brilliant composer and violinist George Enescu is at the peak of his career and wants to compose an opera. He falls in love with a princess, Maruca, who inspires and challenges him. She is fascinated by Enescu and his music, she loves him passionately, but has a duty towards her husband and her two children. Destiny will release her from the chains of marriage, but will that be enough for the genius and the princess to live happily ever after?

7.8

Coco Chanel Unbuttoned

Sep 15, 2023

The story of original influencer Coco Chanel, whose designs still represent the zenith of female sexuality, style and power.

0.0

O Imperfeccionista

Jun 19, 2019

No overview available.

8.0

Apollo 11 : Retour vers la lune

Jul 22, 2019

No overview available.

7.1

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

Feb 1, 2021

The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

0.0

Brahman

Jul 4, 2015

A documentary of the 4-man, hard rock band, BRAHMAN, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2015. Rooted in "stillness and motion," the four members channel human beings' unlimited depth of thought, anger, and sadness into sound. It is also said there is a divine perfection to their overwhelming performances. This is the first time the members of such a band display their human side.

7.0

Western Stars

Oct 25, 2019

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.