Little Richard
2000 · 1h 28m · Drama, Music, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
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 Townsend6.1Smart score
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