‘Elvis’ Biopic Premiere Screening Coming To Franklin Theatre
Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures
The Franklin Theatre is partnering with Shannon Sanders and Cromwell Media to host the screening of the Middle Tennessee premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis biopic on June 22.
The one-night-only premiere will include introductory remarks and a panel discussion before the screening, and will serve as a fundraiser for the nonprofit theater. The event will also include a reception immediately following the screening with a limited number of passes will be available to first time and legacy donors to the Franklin Theatre.
The movie explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler), seen through his complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). The story delves into the intricate dynamic between Presley and Parker, spanning over 20 years from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape in America.
The film also features Nashville residents and artists with Nashville ties, including Sanders, a 3x Grammy winner & Executive Director, Creative BMI; Yola; Gary Clark Jr.; a gospel choir comprised of numerous local singers; and more.
“We’re incredibly proud to be chosen by Warner Bros. Pictures to present this historic film at our theatre two nights before the national release. Having hosted record releases and Hollywood premieres, like 2004’s Friday Night Lights and 2005’s Elizabethtown, The Franklin Theatre provides the perfect backdrop to this film exploring the life of Elvis Presley,” shares Eric Dilts, Managing Director of The Franklin Theatre. “We’ll be using this event as a fundraiser to support our nonprofit Theatre’s operations so that it continues to shine and be the jewel of not just Franklin but for all of Middle Tennessee. The premiere will be a special event for our supporters, many of which are artists living in the local area.”
Sanders adds, “I am honored to have played a role in the film, and grateful to Baz and all who worked on the film for their vision. Elvis made so much of his career in Nashville, and there’s no better way to celebrate his legacy and this film than bringing Hollywood to Middle Tennessee.”
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