Released:
2000-02-20

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.

Director:
Robert Townsend

Runtime:
2h 0min

Genre:
Drama, Music, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Leon
  as
  Little Richard
• 
  Jenifer Lewis
  as
  Muh Penniman
• 
  Carl Lumbly
  as
  Bud Penniman
• 
  Tamala Jones
  as
  Lucille
• 
  Mel Jackson
  as
  Bud Blackwell