Elvis of Laos

Published by Ojai Film Festival on

Sunday, November 6, 4 PM AC Gallery

2022, USA, Director and Producer: Van Ditthavong; 11 min.
A teenage fascination with Elvis Presley inspires a lifelong career for celebrated Lao singer Voradeth Ditthavong. In 1974 Ditthavong and his family emigrated to the United States, where the family embarks on new creative ventures. Through dance and conversations featuring Ditthavong and his granddaughter, this moving gem of a film examines the artist’s life, inspirations, and legacy.