He spent 17 years with Elvis Presley and was among the first to discover his lifeless body. In the end, he was able to protect the King from everyone— except himself. Now a respected filmmaker, D. Edward Stanley talks about life with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis’ self-destructive mentality and what can be learned from the self-induced death of this American icon.

Accidental death or overdose? You make the choice!

The controversial new movie Protecting the King takes your audience inside the final days of Elvis Presley’s life. Stanley talks about the high times and the low times of the man he considered a brother and a mentor and what it was like to be a “lifer” in Graceland. He also poses this controversial question to your audience about the last dark days of the King’s life: Did Presley take his own life?

Find out:

• What life was like growing up in Graceland.

• How reckless Elvis’ drug use really was.

• What it was like on the road and at home with an American icon.

• How fame can be fatal to celebrities.

• Why over 10 different drugs were revealed in Elvis’ toxicology report.

CREDENTIALS: Writer, producer and director D. Edward Stanley has more than 35 years of experience in the entertainment business. A best-selling author, Stanley has written numerous books including the Elvis Encyclopedia and Raised on Rock. His film work has been featured on FOX, The History Channel and the BBC. He owns and operates Impello Films in Dallas, Texas. His feature film documentary PROTECTING THE KING chronicles his Presley experience.

AVAILABILITY: Dallas area, nationwide by arrangement
CONTACT: D. Edward Stanley,
(972) 819-3988 (TX), ds@impellofilms.com; www.impellofilms.com