Elvis, How Great Thou Art, A Portrait of the Artist is Act 4 of the theatre play ‘The Memphis Lullaby’ is a documentary portrait commemorating the artist Elvis Aaron Presley’s Musical, Cultural and Historical legacy. The film is a unique tribute told through words, photographs, statistics, film and art, that reflect Elvis Presley's artistic glory. The film was written to convey and commemorate the Musical significance, Cultural impact and Artistic achievements of one man and shows how his art brought joy and inspiration to millions of people around the world and demonstrates how the power of an individual CAN make a difference. The film an independent production will hopefully serve as a reminder that we shouldn’t be afraid to be different and perhaps inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Elvis Aaron Presley is regarded as one of the most important musical, cultural and historical figures of the 20th century. What he accomplished with his life is incomparable to any other artist in history. Nearly 3 decades after his death he remains one of the most influential, iconic, and loved artists that has ever been known. Yet a few months before Elvis died he asked, “I wonder if I’ll ever be remembered?” He did not think he had creating anything ‘lasting’.

For the first time, his artistic legacy has been collated to illustrate Elvis Presley’s artistry and his contribution to the arts from 1954 to 2005. Elvis Presley’s biggest fear was that he would be forgotten. But his spirit still lives today through his musical, cultural and historical legacy. Over a quarter of a century later…his voice still resonates.

Film screenings

The Scottish premiere of Elvis, How Great Thou Art, A Portrait of the Artist was at the Glasgow Film Theatre in Scotland on the 29th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on the 16 August 2006. The film was screened at Cannes International Film Festival May 2007 and exclusively screened at the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, November 2007. The American Premiere was on 14th August 2007 at the Playhouse (formally The Memphian Theatre) Memphis, Tennessee. The film was selected for the ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) Toronto, Canada 2008 programme under the dance and music related category.