David Upshal — Director (3)
The Seven Ages of Elvis (2017) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
The Seven Ages of Elvis
director: David Upshal actor: Elvis Presley / Steve Binder
other title: Die sieben Leben des Elvis Presley / Les Sept Vies d'Elvis Presley
Documentary about the life and career of Elvis Presley produced for Sky Arts. Includes rarely seen clips and photos from throughout Elvis' career as well as comments from music historians and musicians, songwriters, producers, actors, etc. who worked with him. Narrated by producer/director David Upshal.
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2021) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime
Against a backdrop of austerity, riots and institutional racism, Grime became the defining sound of an era. Ewen Spencer’s exhilarating film is told through Grime’s grass-roots originators, from major players like Dizzee Rascal, to unsung heroes such as DJ Slimzee, along with behind-the-scenes operators who propelled, and continue to drive, the music’s relentless 140BPM heartbeat. 8 Bar shines a light on an untold history, bringing a cultural art-form the recognition it deserves and highlighting the impact of these Black British artists on contemporary music, fashion and popular culture.
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2022) [Movie] Douban
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime
director: Ewen Spencer / Aleksandra Bilic
other title: 八小节——英式说唱进化史
The riveting story of Grime, told from the inside, taking in the characters, the music, the fashion, the hits that got away and the way the scene won over the world.
Against a backdrop of austerity, riots and institutional racism, Grime became the defining sound of an era. Ewen Spencer’s exhilarating film is told through Grime’s grass-roots originators, from major players like Dizzee Rascal, to unsung heroes such as DJ Slimzee, along with behind-the-scenes operators who propelled, and continue to drive, the music’s relentless 140BPM heartbeat. 8 Bar shines a light on an untold history, bringing a cultural art-form the recognition it deserves and highlighting the impact of these Black British artists on contemporary music, fashion and popular culture.