This week, Mary Lucia explores Eugene Jarecki's documentary The King, a film that looks at the story of Elvis Presley as a metaphor for American history and culture. It's an ambitious premise — but is it trying too hard?

The film asks so many questions, it becomes a bit scattered, almost like reading a Twitter feed. That said, for fans of Elvis, there is probably new footage and new insights.

The King is available on streaming services everywhere.

External Links

The King - official site

Elvis: the music - Sony Music Entertainment

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