The story
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.
Watch trailerCast & crew
LeonLittle Richard
Jenifer LewisMuh Penniman
Carl LumblyBud Penniman
Tamala JonesLucille
Mel JacksonBud Blackwell
Garrett MorrisCarl Rainey
Don DoweCop
Reynaldo ReySugarfoot Sam
JoNell KennedyPeggie Penniman
Lahmard J. TateCast
Alimi BallardCast
Warren GStudio MusicianExplore the crew
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writer
- Bill Kerby
- Writer
- Daniel Taplitz
- Producer
- Iain Paterson
- Original Music Composer
- Velton Ray Bunch
- Editor
- Sabrina Plisco
- Editor
- Marcelo Sansevieri