LITTLE RICHARD: I Am Everything

Little Richard (1932-2020), eisini kendur sum “Skaparin av Rock‘n’Roll”, gjørdist víðagitin fyri sínar ógloymandi hittsangir so sum ‘Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally og Good Golly Miss Molly. Sangirnir blivu heimskendir, tá ið teir í stóran mun vórðu tulkaðir av hvítum tónleikarum so sum Elvis Presley, Pat Boone og eisini The Beatles. 

Andlits til andlits við fløkta mynstrið av skomm og andsøgnum fevndi hann um sín kvir samleika bert fyri seinni at avnokta hann og harvið avdúka stóru sálarfløkjurnar á síni ferð. Filmurin umfatar fleiri skjalaupptøkur umframt samrøður við víðagitin fólk so sum Billy Porter, John Waters, Paul McCartney og fleiri. 

“Filmurin hevði frumframførslu á Sundance Film Festivalinum í januar 2023 og avdúkar hendingaríku ferðina hjá einum slóðbrótara innan tónleik. Á hugfangandi rannsóknarferð fylgja vit stríðnum og reystleikanum hjá Little Richard og hansara ikoniska íkasti til tónleikaheimin.”

– Dan Helgi

Little Richard (1932-2020), the renowned ‘’Architect of Rock’n’Roll,’’ soared to fame with his unforgettable hits like ‘’Tutti Frutti,’’ ‘’Long Tall Sally,’’ and ‘’Good Golly Miss Molly.’’ These songs achieved global recognition when covered by predominantly white artists such as Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, and even The Beatles.

Faced with a complex tapestry of shame and contradictions, he embraced his queer identity, only to later denounce it, revealing the profound intricacies of his journey. With an extensive amount of archival footage as well as interviews with prominent figures such as Billy Porter, John Waters, Paul McCartney and more.

Premiering at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in January 2023, this film unveils the remarkable story of a musical pioneer, offering a compelling exploration of Little Richard’s struggles, resilience, and the enduring impact of his iconic contributions to the world of music.

– Dan Helgi