Imagine opening 68 dusty boxes hidden deep in a salt mine and finding the records of King of Rock and Roll waiting inside. For over fifty years, these film reels sat in the dark, holding secret moments that no fan has ever seen. You are about to see Elvis Presley exactly as he was in his prime.
In this trailer, he does not just sing on the screen this time. He actually talks to you. Using old audio tapes that were lost for years Elvis tells his own story in his own voice. You can hear the weight of the world in his tone when he talks about the bright lights and the pressure.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert – Official Trailer
People who saw this at the big film festivals could not stop cheering. One viewer said it felt like a spiritual experience that made them cry. Another person mentioned that they finally understood why he was the King of Rock and Roll.
Seeing the real Elvis makes you wonder how we ever told his story without his help. It reminds us of how much work went into making the recent movie about his life. Director Baz Luhrmann spent years digging through these archives to find the truth. He wanted to make sure we saw the superhero and the human being at the same time.
Baz Luhrmann on the Visual Style of Elvis
The second look shows us how the director became obsessed with the real footage. He explains that Elvis lived a life like a grand play full of highs and lows. It is a beautiful bridge between the past and right now. People say it makes the old footage feel brand new and more exciting than ever.
Elvis’s journey from a small house to the biggest stages in Vegas is a story that never gets old. He was honest about his life and he never stopped giving everything to his fans. You should follow Elvis on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to keep his memory alive.