Little Richard (2000)

Apr 7, 2022

by Mark Murton

Director: Robert Townsend

Synopsis: TV movie bio-pic charting the rise to stardom of Little Richard.

Purr Blur: At a church, the young Richard (Ty Hodges) is startled by the piano suddenly seeming to be playing itself, only for an orange and white tabby cat to emerge from inside.

Little Richard - orange and white tabby cat jumping out of piano
Little Richard - orange and white tabby cat jumping out of piano
Little Richard - orange and white tabby cat jumping out of piano in front of Little Richard Ty Hodges animated gif

Final Mewsings: Could a cat have inspired Little Richard’s distinctive high-pitched screeching vocals…?!?

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