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Rocketman is a Must-See Movie for Elton John Fans

Rocketman is an amazing movie! It provides an intimate look into the life of a rock superstar who holds nothing back. I was surprised by the personal details the movie revealed and focused on. It takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences of a musical genius who just wanted to be loved and feel accepted. Rocketman is a rock musical fantasy of Elton's life and the acting and performances by all are award-worthy, to say the least. Note: The movie is based on Elton's life, but it is not a documentary.

Taron Egerton's performance as Elton John is exceptional. I will be watching for his award nominations (and hopefully wins) in the upcoming movie awards season. To be honest, I didn't think he could pull it off (or any other actor for that matter). However, he exceeded my expectations with both his acting skills and singing abilities.

One of the overall themes of Rocketman is Elton's desire to be loved for who he truly is and not what people expect him to be, both by his parents and friends. The film explores his homosexuality and his coming out to both his parents and his friend and songwriter – Bernie Taupin (played by Jamie Bell). It is truly an emotional film that gives viewers an intimate look into Elton's personal life, flamboyance, the path to becoming a recovering addict, and his friendship with Bernie Taupin.

I loved this movie and highly recommend it! I can't wait to take my daughter to see it and own it when it comes out on DVD.

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Rocketman is a movie that tells the incredible human story of Elton John's early years, through an epic musical fantasy. The film follows the magical transformation of shy piano prodigy, Reginald Dwight, into the international superstar we know today as Elton John. This inspirational story, set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton, tells the universally relatable tale of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.

Rocketman also features Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother, Sheila Farebrother.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation

In 2004, I had the privilege of meeting the renowned Sir Elton John, along with tennis champion Billie Jean King, at the annual fundraiser of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) called Smash Hits.

As an ardent fan of Elton John, I have had the pleasure of attending his concerts 10 times. When I was directing community affairs at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, I had the opportunity to meet him several times while supporting his charitable foundation, The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF). These are memories that I will cherish forever.

EJAF is an active non-profit organization whose mission is to put an end to the AIDS epidemic by ensuring that everyone has access to information and means to prevent infection and that people living with HIV have access to high-quality medical care and treatment. They believe that AIDS can be eradicated raise funds for evidence-based programs, and policies, and speak out with honesty and compassion about the realities of people’s lives.

Elton John founded the Foundation in the United States in 1992 and in the United Kingdom in 1993, in response to the pressing need for philanthropic support to address the global AIDS crisis and provide assistance to people living with or dying of AIDS. With the help of generous friends and supporters, the two foundations have raised more than $350 million in the past 25+ years through hard work.

Find out more details on the Elton John AIDS Foundation by clicking HERE.

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L to R: Autumn Murray, Sir Elton John, and Billie Jean King

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