Elvis: That's the Way It Is

Elvis: That's the Way It Is documents Elvis Presley's return to live performance in the summer of 1970 at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, following years away from the concert stage. The film covers the rehearsals and the shows themselves, with Presley performing a set of his best-known songs before a live audience, and includes interviews with fans of different ages. His band appears on screen alongside him, among them guitarist James Burton and bassist Jerry Scheff.

The film was directed by Denis Sanders and produced by Herbert F. Solow and Dale Hutchinson for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was Sanders's first film as director, followed by Soul to Soul in 1971. Running 95 minutes, it is a concert documentary that gives most of its attention to the music and the preparation behind the performances.

Audiences have rated the film highly, with an 8 out of 10 on IMDb from around 3,500 votes and an 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB from a much smaller base of 99 votes. Both figures point to a strong, consistent response from viewers, though the two totals differ greatly in size.