Little Richard (2000)
2000 · PG-13 · 2h 0m · Drama, Music, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
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
Writers: Bill Kerby, Daniel Taplitz
Music by: Velton Ray Bunch
Cinematography: Edward J. Pei
Editor: Sabrina Plisco, Marcelo Sansevieri
Cast
Leon as Little RichardJenifer Lewis as Muh PennimanCarl Lumbly as Bud PennimanTamala Jones as LucilleMel Jackson as Bud BlackwellGarrett Morris as Carl RaineyDon Dowe as CopReynaldo Rey as Sugarfoot SamJoNell Kennedy as Peggie PennimanLahmard J. TateAlimi BallardWarren G as Studio MusicianMore like this
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