Academia and the Elvis Impersonator: While many fans dismiss the Elvis impersonator phenomenon, academia has considered it to be worthy of serious contemplation. Apart from a number of 'academic' books on the subject (see 'The Impersonator Library'), the Second Annual International Conference on Elvis Presley in 1996 included the session: 'Sharing the Light: Impersonating Elvis'.
Almost Elvis - the Impersonator Documentary: In 2000 the documentary film, Almost Elvis by John Paget was released on video. It is an absorbing work following the trials and tribulations of a group of impersonators working their way through the regional heats of the Images contest until the climactic final in
The documentary was voted the 'Best Documentary at Worldfest' award (Houston International Film Festival) and shown at the 51st Melbourne International Film Festival (2002). Also in 2002 it was re-issued on DVD with value-added bonus features. An interesting aspect revealed in Almost Elvis is the strong comraderie between the contestants. The documentary rates as one of the most interesting and professionally produced to be released on any aspect of the Elvis phenomenon. If you want to see inside the world of the Elvii this is recommended viewing.
This series of articles are reprinted with the kind permission of www.elvisinfonet.comAndy Stankovich
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