A fearless pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll who broke the color barrier in the 1950s with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,”defined a genre and inspired generations by defying societal expectations. Charting the meteoric rise of the artist who counted The Beatles and the Rolling Stones as his opening acts,AMERICAN MASTERS: Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The film chronicles the journey of Little Richard—born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia—from a prodigy with deep gospel roots to a virtuosic, world-touring icon. The new documentary features interviews with fellow musicians. The film includes never-before-broadcast audio recordings of Little Richard made by his authorized biographer, Charles White , who also appears as an interviewee.