'' The King '' is a 2017 American documentary film about Elvis Presley and America during his career . Eugene Jarecki directs and also co-wrote the script with Christopher St. John , who produces . The film had its North American premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival , after its international premiere at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival . It was released in the United States on June 22 , 2018
2018 Sundance Film Festival
2018 Sundance Film Festival
The King (2017 American film)