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