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.
| Directing | Robert Townsend | Director |
| Writing | Bill Kerby | Writer |
| Production | J. Todd Harris | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Edward J. Pei | Cinematography |
| Production | John Davis | Executive Producer |
| Art | Michael Novotny | Production Design |
| Production | Little Richard | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Daniel Taplitz | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tracey White | Costume Design |
| Sound | Velton Ray Bunch | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deena Adair | Key Hair Stylist |
| Art | Daniel Novotny | Art Direction |
| Editing | Marcelo Sansevieri | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julia L. Walker | Hairstylist |
| Editing | Sabrina Plisco | Editor |
| Art | Richard Reams | Set Decoration |
| Production | Brian Chavanne | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Laini Thompson | Makeup Department Head |
| Production | Iain Paterson | Producer |
