A few weeks ago, CC received an interesting email from filmmakerAnnie Berman. She told us about a CC-licensed documentary she’s been working on calledThe Faithful. The film explores issues of fandom and ritual, with Elvis Presley, Pope John Paul II, and and Princess Diana as its focal points.
As Annie was working the film, she contacted by Robert Sillerman — owner of the name, image, and likeness of Elvis Presley — for an interview. And suddenly,The Faithfulwas not only about the followers of iconic figures, but also about who owns their images.
Updated November 20:We incorrectly reported that Robert Sillerman initially contacted Annie Berman while she was working on the documentary. She contacted him.