Elvis Presley: The Last 24 Hours (2007)
Elvis Presley: The Last 24 Hours provides a personal look into the final day of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon, Elvis Presley. Let’s get into the narrative of those crucial hours, where fame, personal struggles, and tragedy combined.
- Setting: On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley was at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. His health had been deteriorating, and he wrestled with addiction and emotional turmoil.
- The Memphis Mafia: The documentary unfolds through interviews with members of his inner circle, affectionately known as the Memphis Mafia. These close friends and confidants—Sonny West, Billy Smith, Larry Geller, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, Marty Lacker, and Lamar Fike—share their memories and experiences with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
- The Truth Revealed: Through archive footage, dramatic reenactments, and candid interviews, we gain insight into what truly transpired during Elvis’s final hours. The complexities of his life, his impact on music, and the circumstances surrounding his death come to light.
Elvis Presley’s legacy survives, and this documentary offers a peek into the man behind the music—a soul who forever changed the world of rock ‘n’ roll.