"'Little Richard I Am Everything' is an eye-opening look at the profound and troubled life of one of rock 'n' roll's most innovative and undervalued architects. Through voiceovers, archived footage, and interviews with close friends, collaborators, and scholars, the documentary, directed by Lisa Cortés, peels back the layers of Little Richard's origin story — from his humble beginnings in Macon, GA, to his conflicted life-long journey of reckoning with his identity as a Black queer individual. The film highlights his incredible trailblazing legacy, which was often subjected to the whitewashing tactics of the music industry that hardly ever gave the icon the respect he was due. While 'Little Richard I Am Everything' finally celebrates the rock 'n' roll pioneer's contributions that shook up the entire world, it also uses his life story to start a dialogue about some of the culture's core pillars — race, music, and queerness. 'Little Richard I Am Everything' does not yet have an exact release date, but according to Deadline, Magnolia Pictures — who has acquired the global rights to the documentary — plans to release it in April." — Njera Perkins, associate editor, celebrity and entertainment
