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      Little Richard

      TV-14 2000 1h 37m Biography List
      Reviews 68% 100+ Ratings Audience Score Growing up in Macon, Georgia, Little Richard (Leon) discovers music through his church. After winning a local talent contest, Richard is encouraged to pursue a career as a songwriter and performer, and finds success and stardom following his first single, "Tutti Frutti." At the height of his fame, Richard abandons his career in favor of a religious life. His retirement, however, proves to be short-lived, and he soon makes a triumphant return to rock 'n' roll. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The film felt a little two-dimensional and superficial in comparison to the man it portrayed, and the occasional montages felt forced. Overall it failed to capture the excitement of what Little Richard created and the depth of who he was as a person. Some good acting, costuming, set design... but generally the film was a fairly ho-hum presentation of a very interesting person. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Leon outdid himself in his portrayal of Little Richard. Leon definitely captured the essence of who Little Richard was. Well worth watching. I highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good biopic made for TV. I found it really enjoyable and entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Leon did his thing in this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Not an amazing rock biopic, but still interesting and obviously full of good music. The best part? The scene where Pat Boone is trying to record Long Tall Sally and the song is kicking his ass. Fab. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good biopic made for TV. I found it really enjoyable and entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture Little Richard is mostly Leon's energetic and remarkable impersonation of the rock legend from Macon, Georgia. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel The Quasar's live shows were legendary, but Townsend shoots them with all the electric energy and excitement of a Madison, Wisconsin dinner theater production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Rated: 1/5 Mar 25, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Growing up in Macon, Georgia, Little Richard (Leon) discovers music through his church. After winning a local talent contest, Richard is encouraged to pursue a career as a songwriter and performer, and finds success and stardom following his first single, "Tutti Frutti." At the height of his fame, Richard abandons his career in favor of a religious life. His retirement, however, proves to be short-lived, and he soon makes a triumphant return to rock 'n' roll.
      Director
      Robert Townsend
      Producer
      John Davis, J. Todd Harris, Little Richard
      Screenwriter
      Bill Kerby, Daniel Taplitz
      Production Co
      Davis Entertainment, Fox Television Studios
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 3, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 37m