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Talk To
Me,
2007, 118 minutes, Rated R
By Marona Lowe
In
Talk to Me, a jive-talking, street savvy, man of the people
overtakes Washington DC radio with a morning talk show that delivers
rhythm, blues, news and views. An ex-convict, with an uncanny
ability to speak his own truth and in the interim give the people
what they need and want to hear, Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene Jr. (Don
Cheadle) negotiates his way to a shortened prison stint and hustles
his way into a gig at WOL Radio during the 1960’s. MORE >>>
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By
challenging station ownership and the sole brother in charge to
program more socially relevant content, Petey Greene builds a
massive following and creates a distinctive brand. Dewey Hughes (Chewitel
Ejiofor) hitches his wagon to Petey’s star and pushes the disc
jockey to make the most of his time in the spotlight.
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A man who keeps it real, Petey’s partner in crime is
an around the way girl that goes oops upside his head when
necessary. Greene’s better half Vernell is portrayed by Taraji
Henson who lights up the screen with her over-the-top, smart-mouthed
vivacity.
The chemistry between Petey and Vernell is readily
apparent. But, the fraternal bond between Petey and Hughes develops
over time. The two men at first trade verbal barbs, but eventually
vibe and begin a mutually beneficial partnership that makes Petey a
gogo-town celebrity.
Kasi Lemmons (Eve’s Bayou) directs Talk to Me,
adding humor and spice to enliven the historical look at the
character driven narrative. The film also stars Cedric The
Entertainer, Mike Epps, Martin Sheen and Vondie Curtis Hall.
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July 2007
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To listen, you will need the Windows Media Player which can
be downloaded for free from
Windows
Media.
Directorial Choice?
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Kasi Lemmons (June 11, 2007)
Rationale?
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Kasi Lemmons (June 11,
2007)
The Real Dewey?
- Windows Media File
Kasi Lemmons (June 11,
2007)
Directing Challenges from
Eve's Bayou to Talk to Me?
- Windows Media File
Kasi Lemmons (June 11,
2007)
Film Humor?
- Windows Media File
Kasi Lemmons (June 11,
2007)
Radio's Importance to the
Black Community?
- Windows Media File
Kasi Lemmons (June 11,
2007)
Project Choice?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Ad-libbing?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Channeling Petey Greene to
the American Government on
Darfur?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Contemporary Petey?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Creating DC Swagger?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Working with Chewi?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Production Plans?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Biopic Preference?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
Missing the Indies?
- Windows Media File
Don Cheadle (June 11,
2007)
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Genre(s) |
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Biography, Drama
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Writer(s) |
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Michael Genet & Rick
Famuyiwa
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Don Cheadle |
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J. Miles Dale |
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Executive Producer |
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Joe Fries |
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Producer |
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Mark Gordon |
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William Horberg |
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Executive Producer |
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Sidney Kimmel |
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Josh McLaughlin |
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Producer |
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Joseph Rappa |
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Executive Producer |
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Bruce Toll |
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Don Cheadle |
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Ralph "Petey" Greene |
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Chiwetel
Ejiofor |
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Dewey Hughes |
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Taraji P. Henson |
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Vernell |
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Martin Sheen |
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E.G. Sonderling |
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Cedric the Entertainer |
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Nighthawk” Bob Terry |
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Vondie
Curtis-Hall |
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Sunny Jim Kelsey |
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Mike Epps |
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Milo Hughes |
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Stéphane Fontaine |
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Cinematographer |
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Terilyn A. Shropshire |
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Editor(s) |
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Terence Blanchard |
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Music |
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Victoria Thomas |
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Casting |
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Gersha Phillips |
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Focus Features (USA)
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July 13,
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Filming
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- Ontario, Canada
- Utah, USA
- Washington,
District of Columbia, USA
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