Drama ·Music ·TV Movie · United States of America · 2000 · 2h 0m

Little Richard

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Director
Robert Townsend
Cast
Leon as Little Richard Jenifer Lewis as Muh Penniman Carl Lumbly as Bud Penniman Tamala Jones as Lucille Mel Jackson as Bud Blackwell Garrett Morris as Carl Rainey
Crew
Sabrina Plisco — Editor Marcelo Sansevieri — Editor Velton Ray Bunch — Original Music Composer Bill Kerby — Writer Daniel Taplitz — Writer Iain Paterson — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Little Richard — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Robert Townsend Director Sabrina Plisco Editor Marcelo Sansevieri Editor Velton Ray Bunch Original Music Composer Bill Kerby Writer Daniel Taplitz Writer Iain Paterson Producer Michael Novotny Production Design Tracey White Costume Design
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