Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023 · 98 min · EN · R · 6.6 (33 votes)

Dir. Lisa Cortés · Starring Little Richard, John Waters, Mick Jagger, Billy Porter, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney · Music Tamar-kali

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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.

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This documentary pulses with the raw, revolutionary energy of an icon. It's a vibrant, often complex journey through a life that defied norms, celebrating the audacious spirit and profound influence of a true originator. Expect a powerful, eye-opening experience that reclaims a vital piece of music history.

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