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Talk to Me (2007) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 6,998 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 55 user | 111 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s. Director:Kasi Lemmons |
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Cast
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| Don Cheadle | ... | ||
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | ||
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Bruce McFee | ... |
Prison Sign-In Guard
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Adam Gaudreau | ... |
Escorting Guard
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| Taraji P. Henson | ... | ||
| Cedric the Entertainer | ... | ||
| Martin Sheen | ... | ||
| J. Miles Dale | ... |
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Sean MacMahon | ... | |
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Richard Chevolleau | ... | |
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| Todd Schroeder | ... |
Guard Captain
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| Vondie Curtis-Hall | ... |
Sunny Jim Kelsey
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The true life story of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene Jr. In the mid-to-late 1960s, in Washington, D.C., vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness were combining to unique and powerful effect. It was the place and time for Petey to fully express himself - sometimes to outrageous effect - and "tell it like it is." With the support of his irrepressible and tempestuous girlfriend Vernell, the newly minted ex-con talks his way into an on-air radio gig. He forges a friendship and a partnership with fellow prison inmate Milo's brother Dewey Hughes. From the first wild morning on the air, Petey relies on the more straight-laced Dewey to run interference at WOL-AM, where Dewey is the program director. At the station, Petey becomes an iconic radio personality, surpassing even the established popularity of his fellow disc jockeys, Nighthawk and Sunny Jim. Combining biting humor with social commentary, Petey openly courts controversy for station owner E.G. Sonderling. Petey was ... Written by Focus Features
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Never underestimate a man with something to say. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 August 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Petey Greene's Washington See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$402,000 (USA) (13 July 2007)Gross:
$4,472,823 (USA) (21 September 2007)Company Credits
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Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Mark Gordon Productions, Mark Gordon Company, The See more »
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Written by Al Green, Al Jackson Jr. and Willie Mitchell
Performed by Al Green
Courtesy of Hi Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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Terrence Howard was briefly attached to star as Petey Greene. He recommended Taraji P. Henson for the part of Vernell while the two were filming Hustle & Flow. See more »Goofs
A DJ plays "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations, a record which was released seven months after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (which takes place later on in the film). See more »Soundtracks
"Call Me (Come Back Home)"Written by Al Green, Al Jackson Jr. and Willie Mitchell
Performed by Al Green
Courtesy of Hi Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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Well done! This movie hooks you initially with its comedy, but then evolves into a serious look at not only race relations, but every individual's struggle to define him/herself. Don Cheadle is so spot-on that it's easy to think it was an effortless role for him, but that would be shortchanging the man for his talents. But the real bonus of the film for me was discovering the supporting actors -- I had never heard of Chiwetel Ejiofor or Taraji Henson before, but, boy, I'll be looking for them now. And if all else fails, the soundtrack for this movie was more than worth the ticket price! Kudos to Kasi Lemmons, the cast and crew!