Should you watch Elvis: That's the Way It Is?
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Documentary · 1970
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
The sides of Elvis: That's the Way It Is
- Elvis Presley in Las Vegas in 1970
- Rehearsals with his band
- A concert stage after years of films
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is good for you if…
- you want to hear Elvis sing live with a full band.
- you like watching Elvis own a stage.
- you like seeing him joke around in rehearsal.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is bad for you if…
- a 1970 concert film feels dated to you.
- you want to know the man behind the jumpsuit, and this stays on rehearsals and shows.
About: fame · comeback · rock and roll
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