The 2000 biopic Little Richard tells the story of the life and career of the iconic musician, Little Richard. While the movie focuses on the musician’s rise to fame, it also touches on the more personal aspects of his life, including his sexuality. Little Richard was an openly gay man, and the movie does not shy away from depicting his sexual experiences.
The movie opens with a scene of Little Richard in bed with a man, and the two are clearly in a sexual relationship. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the movie, which includes several other sexual moments. In one scene, Little Richard is shown in a passionate embrace with a man in a nightclub. Later, he is seen in a hotel room with a woman, and the two are clearly about to have sex.
The movie also shows Little Richard’s struggles with his sexuality. In one scene, he is seen in a church, praying for God to “take away this thing” from him. In another scene, he is seen in a bar, trying to pick up a man, only to be rejected.
Overall, Little Richard does an excellent job of depicting the sexual moments in the life of the iconic musician. The movie does not shy away from showing the struggles he faced due to his sexuality, as well as the joys he experienced in his relationships. It is a powerful and honest portrayal of a man who was ahead of his time.
A young man confesses in church that he has thoughts about sex.
Some sexual dancing that was provocative in the time the film is set but is mild for today. In one instance a man is dressed as a woman.
A man tried to forcibly kiss a woman.
A man is in a hotel room with two women, and they are in various states of undress or have traded clothes (the man is wearing a bra). No nudity and children would likely not understand the implication.
A couple young women take of their panties and throw them on stage at a concert. No nudity.
While on stage a singer disrobes down to his underwear and dances.
One reference to an orgy.
A man watches a young couple make out in public in a car, as says he wants to watch them finish.