directed by: Baz Luhrmann, year: 2022
actors: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge

Elvis is a 2022 biographical musical drama directed by Baz Luhrmann that chronicles the life of Elvis Presley, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to international superstardom and his complex, often fraught, collaboration with his manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film surveys his musical revolutions, film career, and cultural impact, while examining fame's price, the exploitation and blind spots of the era, and Presley’s enduring legacy through vivid performances and extravagant production.

Rock Musical, Biographical Drama, Musical, Biopic, Music History, Cultural Portrait