#This is Elvis

[vintagepresley]

I can just hear this photo. 💀

[the-wonder-of-ep]

I don’t like thinking about him today. I don’t like remembering how sick he was, imagining how much pain he was in, wondering if he knew how little time he had left.

As somebody who believes in the great big beautiful beyond, it probably shouldn’t affect me as much as it does—I know he isn’t trapped in that breaking body anymore, or shackled to a world of stifled creativity—but the footage of those final concerts is just so sad.

He’s exhausted, he’s struggling to move and stumbles over some of the lyrics of fan-favorite songs…but then he smiles, and those eyes sparkle amidst his bloated face. His spirit, his love for his fans is still so alive…it makes me want to cry.

He legitimately gave us everything he had. He gave everyone everything he had. He deserved to go out with dignity, with compassion and all of that love returned in full.

Instead, ask any average Joe about Elvis, their first instinct is usually to make a joke about toilets and cheeseburgers.

How did we reach that point? How could the world he cared for so much, devoted so much of himself to it literally killed him, treat his legacy, his memory like this? Why was that passed down, instead of those beautiful eyes, that boyish smile, struggling to put on one last helluva show?

I don’t understand it. This world is so cold sometimes.

Elvis, I’m so sorry.

[doll-elvis]

the finger underneath the chin, the kiss on the cheek, the subtle smirk while walking away… lordy what a man ♡

(footage from “This is Elvis” 1981)

[james-p-sullivan]

look at this baby 🥺

[chasingwildflowers]

this is elvis is on max and i decided to watch for the first time in years and damn if i didn’t cry like a baby again.

[star-shard]

This is Elvis (1981) review

This is Elvis is known as one of the first big documentaries about him after his death. It's unique in showing a lot of clips of his life, including home video that had been previously unseen by the public before. Along that there are some classic performances, with a few scenes done by actors to fill the gaps where no filming was done at the time just to make it fit the pacing.

I'd recommend this one. It's cool seeing all the footage put together and it's done rather respectfully. (Do keep in mind Tom Parker's actions aren't really addressed in this one, his financial abuse hadn't come to light yet).

There might be more interesting Elvis tributes/documentaries that came later, but this one got the job done. It's currently available on HBOmax.

[ultraviolencebitch76]

No man can keep me together

Been broken since I was born

[ak1ji]

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Credit - me!

[spongebobssquarepants]

[k8mosss]

[sweetbunnidreams]

[nondelphic]

me planning out my story: this will be so straightforward and easy!

me writing: why is there a subplot about flour?

[1000-celebrities]

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[littleesparklejumpropequeenn]

Lights, camera, action If he likes me takes me home ♡

[marisatomay]

i’m a bit bummed at how little recognition NOPE has received this awards season i will say it

[laurapetrie]

I was Elvis's doll, his own living doll, to fashion as he pleased. The more we were together the more I came to resemble him in every way. His tastes, his insecurities, his hang-ups — all became mine. My sole ambition was to please him, to be rewarded with his approval and affection. When he criticized me, I fell to pieces. - PRISCILLA PRESLEY