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Almost Elvis - Elvis Impersonators and Their Quest for the Crown (2001) (DVD) |
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Almost Elvis - Elvis Impersonators and Their Quest for the Crown (2001)
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At the beginning of Almost Elvis, it is noted that imitating Elvis Presley is a "phenomenon unprecedented in world history," with the King being the most mimicked person ever. And there's no denying that in the time since Elvis was buried at Graceland, tens of thousands of disciples have grown out their sideburns, combed up their pompadours, and hit the stage gyrating. Among the performers profiled in this lighthearted documentary are a teenager born years after the death of his idol and a 60-year-old man who enjoys freaking out patrons at the local mall by looking like an Elvis who has aged. If you've ever wondered who makes all the costumes for the thousands of Elvis clones, there's a profile of a fellow who manufactures jumpsuits covered in rhinestones. Naturally the camera travels to Las Vegas, the mecca for all Elvis impersonators, visiting an Elvis convention and a slickly produced Elvis re-creation show. And there's even a visit to a contest where Elvis impersonators compete against each other. Most of the impersonators interviewed have a sense of humor about their obsession, and the documentary is a consistently fun look at people who just can't get enough of Elvis. --Robert J. McNamara --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Buffalo Beat, August 16, 2000
Instantly compelling! A celebration of Elvis Presley's lasting influence. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
South Bend Tribune, March 11, 2000
"Love, hope, passion, and a suspension of disbelief swirl through ALMOST ELVIS...you remember the quiver of what it was like when you were really young." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Olympian, March 10, 2000
"A glittering documentary! ALMOST ELVIS is a fascinating look at a uniquely American phenomenon." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
KING 5-NBC TV, Seattle, February 11, 2000
"ALMOST ELVIS is a film that, like its subject matter, finishes with a flourish!" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Times Record, Maine, May 25, 2000
"Hysterical and Enlightening! Elvis impersonators explain with remarkable reason, passion and pragmatism, why they serve as living tributes to Presley." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Entertainment Weekly, November 15, 2001
Who says there can be only one? Not the rhinestoned, sideburned-hopefuls in this documentary about competing Elvis impersonators! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Tulsa World, August 18, 2000
"Well-researched & compelling...a fascinating look into a subterranean universe, taking viewers to places that most people never see!" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, August 11, 2000
"A serious investigation of a weird cultural phenomenon AND a true-life comedy!" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Mill Valley Herald, October 22, 2001
A fabulous documentary that is both hilarious and touching, fascinating and revealing. Ya gotta see it, Elvis fan or no! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Pacific Sun, September 27, 2001
Some impersonators are ridiculous, but you'll blink twice at some, and in a few cases, you won't believe your ears! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Actor
John Paget, director of "Almost Elvis," has also shot and directed a series of award-winning documentaries on Route 66, including "Route 66: An American Odyssey" and "Route 66: Return to the Road with Martin Milner." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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