Little Richard: I Am Everything

This documentary sets the record straight on the true origins of rock 'n roll, revealing Little Richard as the black, gay icon who burst onto the pop music scene in the mid-1950s with a singular, unrestrained style that set him apart from other performers. Through a wealth of archive footage and performance, it unspools his life story with its contradictions, from his early days as a gospel singer to his flamboyant stage presence and hit songs like "Tutti Fruitti" and "Long Tall Sally". By bringing Little Richard's complicated inner world into focus, the film reveals an artist who was both revolutionary and egocentric, whose true impact on music history was only recently acknowledged.