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.
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
JoNell Kennedy
Peggie Penniman
Lahmard J. Tate
Alimi Ballard
Warren G
Studio Musician
Anthony Lee
William James Jones
Billy Wright
V.P. Oliver
Young Robert
Robert Townsend
Director
Bill Kerby
Writer
Daniel Taplitz
Iain Paterson
Producer
Jan 26, 2000
Aug 27, 1980
Feb 13, 2026
Sep 10, 2020
Sep 18, 2013
Feb 7, 1987
Apr 20, 2014
Aug 29, 2014
May 17, 2019
Aug 1, 2014
Aug 17, 2018
Jun 12, 2017
May 16, 2015
Nov 15, 2014
Mar 1, 1991
Jan 17, 1957
Davis Entertainment
US
Fox Television Studios
United States
English