Little Richard

Name: Little Richard
Director: Robert Townsend
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2000-02-20
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Leon, Jenifer Lewis, Carl Lumbly, Tamala Jones, Mel Jackson

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2000 · 88 min · PG-13 · Drama · Music · TV Movie · TMDB 6.6/10

Overview

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.

Directed by Robert Townsend

Cast

Leon — Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis — Muh Penniman
Carl Lumbly — Bud Penniman
Tamala Jones — Lucille
Mel Jackson — Bud Blackwell