Little Richard: I Am Everything

"As a film made to get people to talk more about Little Richard in the scope of rock 'n' roll, the film prevails."

"(The doco) is exhilaratingly entertaining and successfully holds all of Penniman’s contradictions and shimmer together with the respect he demanded and deserved."

"We come away from Cortés’ documentary with a larger appreciation of Richard’s hits and his innovations... even if Richard the person remains obscured."

"The story of Little Richard: I Am Everything is supported by fantastic research, interviews, archival images and footage..."

"The further into (Little Richard's) life the documentary goes, the less insightful it becomes."

"As Little Richard himself once said: “I let it all hang out, every bit.” With Cortes’ film, there’s a sensation that some bits are still being tucked away."

"The documentary doesn't know how to handle all of this history, so the resulting portrait is rough, unfinished, and unconvincing. "

"(A) jubilant and essential documentary..."

"One of those instances where a film thoughtfully reexamines previously established truths about a musician’s legacy so fervently that it completely upends you."

"Even if you’re not a fan of Little Richard going into this film, chances are you will be by the time it’s over."