Rock and roll architect, queer icon, apocalyptic preacher, bible salesman, dishwasher, wild pianist, and visceral, lascivious singer whose influence rumbles throughout the rock music that survived him. All of this and more was Richard Penniman, better known as Little Richard. Friends, relatives, lovers, inspired celebrities and explosive archive footage of concerts and interviews deliver a vibrant celebration of the talent and an exploration of the mysteries and conflicts of an artist who excelled at setting others free and struggled to liberate himself.