Big Elvis - A 960 lb Elvis impersonator?? (Short Documentary Film)
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Published 2023-08-24
A 960-pound Elvis impersonator is convinced he is Elvis Presley's secret love child.
World Premiere 2018 Tribeca Film Festival
Vimeo Staff Pick
Short of the Week
Pete is an Elvis Presley impersonator in Las Vegas, but Pete is not like any Elvis impersonator you may have in mind. Pete is Big Elvis! At his peak, Pete tipped the scales as a 960-pound performer, but not only is Pete preternaturally talented (one fellow impersonator asserts that he has a better voice than The King himself), he also believes himself (with good reason!) to be Presley’s actual, living son.
In his new short documentary, director Paul Stone draws a riveting character portrait that is not only entertaining for its surface-level premise, but presents real pathos, showing that the man who dresses up in a famous performer’s costume every night is, in fact, an inspiring figure in his own right.
Pete Vallee, aka “Big Elvis”, is a delightful subject for a documentary subject. His story and nature draws you in—he is charistmatic, with a kind heart, and an out of the ordinary life. Inspired by his incredible voice, Stone selected Vallee as a subject for a short doc, and in doing so discovered an unexpected depth to his story that is rare in the overplayed portrait documentary genre. More than a fun snapshot of an oddball, Big Elvis sneakily becomes a very relatable narrative of a man struggling with his identity.
All Comments (21)
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This is like the Joker movie when Arther thought his dad was Thomas Wayne. Lol
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Fantastic voice powerful lungs when singing , but breatless when walking ,sad as great voice that most impersonators would long for a voice like his...wow.
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God is with you big Elvis he loves everyone 💓
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I WAS BORN TO KNOW THAT, ELVIS STILL ALIVE.❤❤❤
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I seen him 17 years ago fantastic
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Stayed st the Flamingo snd could hear Big Elvis's voice coming out of the Barbary Coast Casino. One of the BEST "Elvis" voices I'd ever heard. Would alwsys go to his shows. It DID NOT mstter his size. He was great!
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No tribute artist will ever capture the essence of elvis no matter how good he is, because you would have to have the DNA of elvis to get the true essence, so if Pete has that, and I hope he does, than hope springs eternal.
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I have seen Pete several times at the Barbary Coast, which had three different owners during his run there. That says a lot about him. He later moved to Harrah’s and a remained popular afternoon show.
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What a BEAUTIFUL Voice, Thank You For Sharing!!💗
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Got to hand it to him for making some people happy. The tone is ok but Elvis had a softness in his voice (not all deep) lots of impersonators get it wrong. Well, there is only one Elvis Presley.
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That was great.
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Pete, please take care of yourself you have a gift. Great voice.
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Thanks for watching!Let me know what you think of my film!
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Il aime Elvis Presley qu' il continu de chanté pour trouvé la paix avec son corp et son esprit. Que dieu le protège.
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THE KING LIVES!
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42 not 45! Died at his Graceland home not in a Memphis Hospital!
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He was 42 not 45.
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Better than Elvis Presley!!???? No way!!!
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Seen him 2 times at Harrahs in Vegas. Phenomenal voice. Very powerful. Was actually blown away by how good he was. It's why I had to go back.
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age 42 ,16 aug 1977
