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.
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Leon as Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis as Muh Penniman
Carl Lumbly as Bud Penniman
Tamala Jones as Lucille
Mel Jackson as Bud Blackwell
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