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Filmed in 1970, this concert documentary follows a number of Elvis Presley rehearsals and performances, primarily at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. For most of the '60s Elvis had been absent from the concert stage, focusing instead on his acting career. On stage, clad in his iconic white jump suits, Elvis rips through his classic rock & roll hits from the 1950s and also performs lush, later songs such as "In the Ghetto." Presley's band at the time included James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Ronnie Tutt, and other ace musicians. For the 2001 Special Edition, the film was re-edited to remove interviews and add more performances. The result is an uninterrupted, fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the creation of this historic series of concerts. 96 minutes. Free. Made Possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives.

This documentary traces the meteoric rise of Elvis Presley in 1956, when the twenty-one-year-old singer went from regional acclaim in the South to full-fledged worldwide stardom. In January of that year he recorded his first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel," and appeared on network television for the first time. By December, he had scored five #1 singles, starred in a top-grossing film, Love Me Tender, and earned over a million dollars. Narrated by Levon Helm.  60 minutes. Free. Made Possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives.