Orion the man who would be king 2015 film completed

Orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave. The film profiles jimmy ellis, a gifted singer whose initial attempts to make it in the music business are undermined by the fact that his voice sounds exactly like. As fans gathered at the gates of graceland for one final glimpse of elvis, in nashville shelby singleton at sun records was planning a scheme that involved a cape and mask, and someone new to take. The man who would be king skilfully shows the enormous talent of jimmy ellis, and how his talent was wasted on a gimmick that hid him behind a mask.

The man who would be king, the documentary that is the closing night selection of the 18th annual indie memphis. The man who would be king, a film by jeanie finlay tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave. The man who would be king 2015 is available on netflix united states. Apr 14, 2015 as fans gathered at the gates of graceland for one final glimpse of elvis, in nashville shelby singleton at sun records was planning a scheme that involved a cape and mask, and someone new to take. The man who would be king gets the wild, behindthescenes story of a. I hope lots of people see this film and give jimmy the attention. Orion tells the story of an unknown singer with a voice the very twin of. This is a guest post by jeanie finlay, director of orion.

Saeed jaffrey, an indianborn character actor known internationally for his work in films like gandhi, the man who would be king and my beautiful laundrette, died on nov. Steve kelley served as jimmy ellis road manager during his time as the masked singer, orion. Some went so far as to believe that it couldnt be true. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that. The crimes of grindelwald for we are many dreamland walkaway joe shirley valley girl inheritance. When i finished the movie i went to youtube and was surprised to find hundreds of. At once a strangerthanfiction music industry mystery and a poignant investigation of fame, identity, and destiny, orion. Sun records guardian live docs bring together some of the most compelling feature length documentaries from around the world, in a double bill every month with a new guardian commissioned short documentary. The man who would be king which comes out in limited release today via sundance selects. The film won the discovery award at the british independent film awards 2015. Resonant in its themes of identity, fate, and the doubleedged nature of fame, orion is a stylish mystery story that finally gives a name and a face to a gifted artist who had been unjustly deprived of both.

It is my hope that this film will bring much joy to his fans that still enjoy his gifts, a smile to the faces of his friends and family who still miss him dearly and a legion of new fans who will appreciate the wonderful gifts he left for all in his. The man who would be king 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In its original operating period, the company produced and released films from 1978 until 1999 and was also involved in television production and. Orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave with an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of the novel orion by gail brewer giorgio, the backing of the legendary birthplace of rock n roll sun records and a voice that seemed to. Jimmy ellis in the shadow of a king does its subject proud. Sundance selects has acquired north american rights to orion. Then, in 1979, he found fame as a masked singer called orion, a persona deliberately evolved to create intrigue in the wake of presleys untimely death.

Orion is not an elvis impersonator, and hes not trying to be. Following elvis death in 1977, a masked mystery man emerged with the voice and the jumpsuit of the king. The man who would be king, the feature documentary written and directed by jeanie finlay. The man who would be king 2015 available on netflix. The film goes by so quickly, and when you are done, you want to watch it again, and again. The man who would be king trailer 2015 trailer for orion. He couldnt have failed, if elvis had never lived, we heard from shelby singleton, boss of nashvilles sun records, which launched his career meaning that ellis was born with a voice so close to the kings that he couldnt escape becoming something of a standin. The rollercoaster rise and tragic fall of the mystery masked man with the voice of a legend check out orion. The story of orion, aka jimmy ellis, really was a case of truth being weirder than fiction. What brits love is a five part series about being british, presented by awardwinning documentaryfilmmaker ben lewis. Finlays film exposes yet another example of how cruel the music industry can be. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him. Orions inner moral dilemma hit a boiling point when he tore his mask off during a performance.

In its original operating period, the company produced and released films from 1978 until 1999 and was also involved in television production and syndication throughout the 1980s until the early 1990s. Kenneth dokkeberg is the worlds foremost expert on jimmy ellis. The man who would be king gets the wild, behindthescenes story of a talented. The man who would be king, the new awardwinning documentary about a singer whose uncanny vocal. Orion pictures, legal name orion releasing llc, is an american motion picture producer owned by metrogoldwynmayer. For all ticketing and session information, head to the official website. The man who would be king, screened at the tribeca ff and at the.

Saeed jaffrey, actor in gandhi and the man who would be. The man who would be king will be in cinemas from friday 25 september, available on itunes from early october and will be broadcast on the bbcs storyville strand in november. All of america was stunned by the news of elvis presleys untimely passing. My nashville based director of photography stewart copeland would pick me up and wed get the next bit of the film done then wed. Jeanie finlay is a british artist and filmmaker who makes documentaries for the cinema, for broadcast and for gallery spaces. With jerry adams, sharon attaway nettleton, gail brewergiorgio, boomer castleman. Completed movies broil the king of staten island a good woman is hard to find fantastic beasts.

In a small alabama town, young jimmy elliss family is grooming him to one day inherit their prominent family horse farm. Critics pick the best movies at the 2015 tribeca film festival. The man who would be king jeanie finlay artist and. Orion began to wonder if he actually was elviss halfbrother. Orion hardly needed the mask on his face to keep the myth of elvis resurrection alive. What brits love is a five part series about being british, presented by awardwinning documentary film maker ben lewis.

To top off the cake, he came out of sun records and his story itself is fascinating if you care to research it. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown. Presented by sundance selects united kingdom dec 4th, 2015 86 mins nr. The man who would be king, a film by jeanie finlay tells the story of. Orion and author gail brewer giorgio interviewed in 1979 tv news report. First appearing in 1979, orion recorded 11 albums and performed. The man who would be king jeanie finlays doc about the mysterious singer will make its world premiere at the 2015 tribeca film festival.

A star of two different acclaimed films sworn virgin and hungry hearts, she ended up as the. The film tells the story of jimmy ellis, an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave. The man who would be king is the one film to watch. In 2015, filmmaker jeanie finlay released a documentary film, after pitching it at sheffield docfests 20 meetmarket, about ellis life and career entitled orion. This would be the beginning of the end for orion and jimmy ellis would come and admit that.

The man who would be king monday, may 4, 2015 at 12. She is obsessed with music and this passion runs through all her work, which includes teenland 2007, goth cruise 2008, sound it out 2011, the great hip hop hoax 20 panto. The man who would be king provides a stark answer to the question of whether success has more to do with skill or luck, and the movie might have. Documentary creative england presents in associaction with. The man who would be king dan kenneth gigernes give a voice to the ultimate elvis impersonator story even if that is a discredit to the singer who clearly had the voice to stand on his own feet had he ever gotten the chance to do so. In 2015, film maker jeanie finlay released a documentary film, after pitching it at sheffield docfests 20 meetmarket, about ellis life and career entitled orion. Ive loved showing the film at festivals all over the world, now im excited to see what uk audiences make of orion, my masked man. Hampered by his overresemblance to the king, jimmys own singing career floundered.

Jeanie finlays bizarre story of masked elvis soundalike jimmy ellis is as moving as it is entertaining. The man who would be king 2015 in 1979, jimmy ellis is plucked from obscurity and hired to masquerade as elvis back from the grave. The man who would be king, screened at the tribeca ff and at the sheffield doc. With an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of a novel and a voice that seemed to be the very twin of presleys himself, the elvis is alive myth concocted in the months after. Before you answer the lone ranger, perhaps you should know about orion. Nov 16, 2015 at once a strangerthanfiction music industry mystery and a poignant investigation of fame, identity, and destiny, orion.

The man who would be king stars jerry adams, sharon attaway nettleton, gail brewergiorgio, boomer castleman the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a. Im glad it was finally doneand you did a great job. The film profiles jimmy ellis, a gifted singer whose initial attempts to make it in the music business are undermined by the fact that his voice sounds exactly like elvis. The 2015 edition of the tribeca film festival was one for good actress alba rohrwacher. Orions story unlocks a whole strange time in music and culture, this mass posthysteria surrounding elvis death, said jeanie finlay of nottingham, england, who is coming to memphis to host two screenings of her new movie, orion. The crimes of grindelwald for we are many dreamland walkaway joe. Who was orion and was he really the second coming of elvis. The man who would be king will screen as part of the hotdocs film festival. The man who would be king might be a wellmade documentary or just one that got ahold of an astonishing true story, but either way, its fascinating from beginning to end. A brand new series about britain today, completed in time for the 2012 london olympics, looks at the values, passions, eccentricities and mindsets of the british people. In cinemas and on vod through all of the usual suspects.