Elvis Presley: The Searcher

1h 40min

Documentary

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Production Companies

Sony Pictures Television

Old Farm Road Films

HBO Documentary Films

Episodes

Cast

Part 1

1. Part 1

1h 49min

14th Apr 2018

The early life of singer Elvis Presley, from his musical beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Memphis Tennessee, to his unprecedented rise in fame in 1956. Following a string of hit records and memorable TV performances, Elvis becomes a movie star.

Part 2

2. Part 2

1h 37min

14th Apr 2018

A string of lightweight movies in the 1960s stunts Elvis' musical growth and alienates many fans. The singer has a triumphant TV comeback in 1963. A grueling concert schedule and an increased reliance on prescription drugs takes a toll on Elvis.

First air date

14th Apr 2018

Last air date

14th Apr 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks