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Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)

6.620231h 38mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Lisa Cortés

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

April 11, 2023

Director

Lisa Cortés

Official Trailer

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Overview

The story of the black, gay origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's li...

Cast

Little Richard

Little Richard

Self (archive footage)

John Waters

John Waters

Self

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Self

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

Self

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Nona Hendryx

Nona Hendryx

Self

Valerie June

Valerie June

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Fredara Hadley

Fredara Hadley

Self

Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The story of the black, gay origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Little Richard: I Am Everything. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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