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Elvis (12A) (AD)

Relaxed Screening

A still of Elvis from the Baz Luhrmann film Elvis

Austin Butler gives a break-out performance as ‘The King’ Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant biopic. 

Taking us right through Elvis’s life, and by extension, modern US history, Luhrmann’s picture gives room to the important yet fraught relationship between Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker, played by a Tom Hanks having fun being cast against type.

Touching on religion, race, sexuality, the film looks at Elvis’ influences, legacy, and questions the power that Parker had over his protégé’s life. A great ensemble cast features Olivia De JongeKodi Smit-McPheeKelvin Harrison JrYola and Richard Roxborough, plus many more.

With a soundtrack including Doja CatTame ImpalaStevie NicksJazmine SullivanMåneskin and Kacey Musgraves, Luhrmann gives a 20th century icon some fresh musical treatment, as in Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. 

Tagged with: Cinema Relaxed Screenings

US 2022 Dir Baz Luhrmann 159 min 

Please note: Flickering Images may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.

How is this screening Relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

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