Little Richard: I Am Everything
Synopsis
The story of the black, gay origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.
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Little Richard: I Am Everything - Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-27
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Little Richard
Self (archive footage)
John Waters
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Tom Jones
Self
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Nona Hendryx
Self
Valerie June
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Fredara Hadley
Self
Alan Freed
Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Pat Boone
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive voice)
Keith Winslow
Self
John Branca
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 10 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 25, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Cortés
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- Little Richard: I Am Everything
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bungalow Media + Entertainment, CNN Films, Rolling Stone Films, Cortés Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Cortés
Tamar-kali
Graham Willoughby, Keith Walker
Nyneve Laura Minnear, Jake Hostetter
Lisa Cortés, Gus Wenner, Mike Powers, Jason Fine, Amy Entelis
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Cortés
Director
Lisa Cortés
Producer
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Graham Willoughby
Director of Photography
Nyneve Laura Minnear
Editor
Jake Hostetter
Editor
Keith Walker
Director of Photography
Liz Yale Marsh
Producer
Caryn Capotosto
Producer
Robert Friedman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Little Richard: I Am Everything about?
The story of the black, gay origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.
Who directed Little Richard: I Am Everything?
Little Richard: I Am Everything was directed by Lisa Cortés.
Who stars in Little Richard: I Am Everything?
The principal cast of Little Richard: I Am Everything includes Little Richard, John Waters, Mick Jagger, Billy Porter, Tom Jones.
When was Little Richard: I Am Everything released and how long is it?
Little Richard: I Am Everything was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Richard: I Am Everything?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Richard: I Am Everything was composed by Tamar-kali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Richard: I Am Everything?
Little Richard: I Am Everything holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).