Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film


159: Lisa Cortés on "Little Richard: I Am Everything"

May 04, 2023

Lisa Cortés has a multi-faceted career working for Def Jam and executive producing the award-winning fiction film "Precious". Now she's directed the documentary "Little Richard: I Am Everything" that helps to rewrite the history of rock and roll.

Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Lisa about her background in the Black church, the music business and her move into making documentaries.

On Instagram: @misscortes @thompowers1 @purenonfiction