The King
The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.
Directed by Eugene Jarecki
Produced by Charlotte Street Films, Ghost in the Machine
A reflective road-trip documentary that uses Elvis's legacy and a cross-country journey to interrogate the American dream during a moment of national reckoning.
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
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Like The King
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Same Mood as The King
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Like The King, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The King, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The King, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
