Unraveling the Divisive Impact of Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' on Elvis's Family

Lisa-Marie Presley objected to Sofia Coppola's film "Priscilla," based on her mother Priscilla Presley's memoir, for characterizing Elvis as "a predator and manipulative." The film explores the Presleys' romance, emphasizing that Elvis wasn't a predator in the traditional sense but exerted control over Priscilla's life. Critics have debated whether the film depicts grooming or not. Lisa-Marie's concerns about the film's portrayal of her father and its impact on her mother's dedication to his legacy may have missed the intention of revealing a flawed, complicated human being. Coppola aimed to honor Priscilla while presenting Elvis with sensitivity and complexity, but Lisa-Marie never got to see the final film.