Synopsis

​ Produced by Bungalow Media+Entertainment in association with the Rolling Stones and directed by Lisa Cortes, the film tells the story of the black queer origins of rock and roll. tells the story of rock 'n' roll's black queer origins. The film blasts white musicalized American pop music. The film exposes the innovator Richard Penniman, revealing the complex inner workings of the icon's life through a wealth of archival material. the story of an icon's life. Through interviews with family members, musicians, and Black queer scholars, the film explores the art form that Richard created for self-expression, but also the art form he created for self-expression, but how he failed to give the world what he gave to himself. to the world.

Program Note

​ Little Richard, who passed away in 2020, at the age of 87, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of early rock and roll. His impact reverberated through generations of musicians, including The Beatles, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Prince, Elton John, influencing them not only in music but also in their appearance and spirit. This music documentary delves into Little Richard's vibrant personality and extraordinary musical achievements through a combination of interviews and archival footage. Additionally, the film explores the unconventional and unique aspects of his identity. (Jo Ji-hoon)

Director

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  • Lisa Cortés
  • Lisa Cortés is an Academy Award® nominated and Emmy-winning producer and director. In 2020, Cortés co-directed All In: The Fight For Democracy. Her upcoming film directing credits include Little Richard: I Am Everything, a documentary about the transgressive rock 'n' rollicon, which will premiere in the U.S. Documentary Competition section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Also premiering at Sundance is the film Invisible Beauty, produced by Cortés, which tells the story of Bethann Hardison, a fashion revolutionary and racial justice trailblazer in her industry for over five decades.