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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.
Jul 18, 2023 · While promoting the home video release of Little Richard: I Am Everything, director Lisa Cortés spoke to Screen Rant about her work on the film, combing through hundreds of hours of archival footage to bring Little Richard's story to life.
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Apr 19, 2023 · Filmmaker Lisa Cortes talks about her latest film, "Little Richard: I Am Everything", which celebrates the rock pioneer's legacy and his impact on music and culture. She discusses his relationship with religion, his transgressive style, and his role as a mentor and innovator.
Apr 19, 2023 · A rock icon who wasn't afraid to tell the world exactly what he deserved, while receiving a minuscule amount of what he'd earned. With Cortés at the helm, I Am Everything pulls together archival interviews, photos and performances to paint a picture of the man behind the music in a life's story that's, well, very rock and roll.
Lisa Cortés: 5 Movies That Inspire Me as a Filmmaker. Lisa Cortés knows "it's not about broccoli." As a Black woman in the entertainment industry — first in music and now in film — knows better than anyone that inspiring change is not always about lecturing.
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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.
