6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Little Richard (2000)
Little Richard (2000)
Overview
The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by depicting the struggles against racial discrimination and societal intolerance faced by a pioneering Black, queer-coded artist, celebrating his individual authenticity and cultural impact.
This biopic centers on the life of Little Richard, a Black music icon, featuring a predominantly Black cast and director. The narrative likely explores themes of race, sexuality, and identity, highlighting the societal challenges he faced and offering a strong critique of traditional norms.
Secondary
The film "Little Richard" offers a positive portrayal by depicting the artist's flamboyant, gender-bending persona as an authentic and powerful expression of self. It explores his complex journey with sexuality and faith with empathy, ultimately celebrating his groundbreaking identity and significant contributions to music and culture.
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational and deeply influential force in Little Richard's life, from his gospel roots to his periods of ministry. While it explores his personal struggles and conflicts between his faith and his lifestyle, the narrative treats the religion itself with respect, acknowledging its profound impact and the spiritual solace it offered him.
There is currently insufficient information to evaluate the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. The provided details about 'Little Richard, 2000' do not contain any specific plot points or character arcs that would allow for an assessment of its net impact regarding transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic centered on the male historical figure Little Richard, who is portrayed by a male actor. There is no information provided to indicate that any other historically established character's gender was altered for this adaptation.
The film is a biopic about the real-life musician Little Richard, who was African American. The lead actor, Leon, who portrays Little Richard, is also African American, aligning with the historical figure's race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.4
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