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Apr 19, 2023 · Filmmaker Lisa Cortes on why her Little Richard documentary is timely to today and cementing the singer's legacy for a new generation.
Lisa Cortés is a Grammy nominated and Emmy-winning director and producer, renowned for creating challenging, visionary stories and empowering diverse voices.
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Sep 1, 2023 · The “informative and emotional” portrait of one of rock and roll’s greatest originators was directed by Lisa Cortés, a multi-hyphenate who has worked in film, TV, and the music industry.
Apr 19, 2023 · Lisa Cortés, the director of Little Richard: I Am Everything, talks about the challenges and rewards of making a film about the rock and roll pioneer. She explores his contradictions, his impact, and his legacy with archival interviews, photos, and performances.
Apr 21, 2023 · Lisa Cortés, director of Little Richard: I Am Everything, talks to The Queer Review about her film that centers the musician as the narrator of his own story. She also reveals how she uncovered the hidden figures who influenced him and his legacy, such as Billy Wright and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Jan 19, 2023 · Little Richard Doc’s Lisa Cortés On Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Architect, Sundance Directorial Debut, Mick Jagger & The Culture Wars. By Dominic Patten. January 19, 2023 6:12pm. 'Little Richard I Am...
Jul 1, 2023 · Lisa Cortes, Director, "Little Richard: I Am Everything": What I've done in the film is to actually present him as stardust, as someone who's like a supernova from another planet that...
