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The King (Season 20, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Documentary
Filmed in 2016, Elvis Presley's Rolls Royce tours the US and celebrities, musicians and regular Americans go for a ride and talk about Elvis's life but there is a twist. From country boy from the poor side of town through his life as the ...See moreFilmed in 2016, Elvis Presley's Rolls Royce tours the US and celebrities, musicians and regular Americans go for a ride and talk about Elvis's life but there is a twist. From country boy from the poor side of town through his life as the most famous man in the world but then compared to the American dream. A dream that is unrealistic, that The Colonel who manipulated Elvis and all the other con men of the country who have monetized the dream in their favor. A perfect counterpoint to the coming Trump administration. See less
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Director
Eugene Jarecki
Cinematographer
Taylor Krauss
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Status
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Updated Jan 28, 2019
Release date
Jan 28, 2019 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 47 wins & 76 nominations

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