The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years

March. 31,2002      
Rating:
8.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

"The Memphis Years" give viewers a glimpse into the first years in the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. This documentary shows fascinating details about Elvis' background and lets you experince the origins of his musical roots.

Elvis Presley as  Self (archive footage)

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FeistyUpper
2002/03/31

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

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ShangLuda
2002/04/01

Admirable film.

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SpunkySelfTwitter
2002/04/02

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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filippaberry84
2002/04/03

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

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