I am a massive Little Richard fan. The film celebrates how pioneering he is and I agree- he was the true king of rock and roll.
But the film attempts to downplay a very important point about LR. Yes at the time he was miles ahead and outwardly open about his preferences.
But toward the end of his life he totally rejected his old life along with rock and roll - in favour of God.
Yes...this bit won't quite suit the narrative the film maker wishes to portray here that LR should be seen today as a "queer icon" of sorts that can be celebrated today as an excuse to simply be ourselves.
Don't take my word for it - do a search on the tube for Little Richards Final Message and decide for yourself. LR was a massive fan of God and he claimed to have found true liberation through that only.
Still, the footage is great and there are some fantastic interviews here with other big names.
But the film attempts to downplay a very important point about LR. Yes at the time he was miles ahead and outwardly open about his preferences.
But toward the end of his life he totally rejected his old life along with rock and roll - in favour of God.
Yes...this bit won't quite suit the narrative the film maker wishes to portray here that LR should be seen today as a "queer icon" of sorts that can be celebrated today as an excuse to simply be ourselves.
Don't take my word for it - do a search on the tube for Little Richards Final Message and decide for yourself. LR was a massive fan of God and he claimed to have found true liberation through that only.
Still, the footage is great and there are some fantastic interviews here with other big names.