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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
Production
Davis Entertainment
Cast
Leon
Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis
Muh Penniman
Carl Lumbly
Bud Penniman
Tamala Jones
Lucille
Mel Jackson
Bud Blackwell
Garrett Morris
Carl Rainey
Don Dowe
Cop
Reynaldo Rey
Sugarfoot Sam
J
JoNell Kennedy
Peggie Penniman
Lahmard J. Tate
