How long is Talk to Me (2007)?

Talk to Me (2007) is 1 hr 58 min long.

Who is Ralph "Petey" Greene in Talk to Me (2007)?

Don Cheadle plays Ralph "Petey" Greene in the film.

Talk to Me (2007)

Name: Talk to Me (2007)
Genre: Documentary,Drama
Released: 2007-07-13
Duration: 118
Rating: 77

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In the 1960s, in Washington, D.C., vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness were combining to unique and powerful effect. With the support of his irrepressible and tempestuous girlfriend Vernell (Taraji P. Henson), the newly minted ex-con Petey (Don Cheadle) talks his way into an on-air radio gig. At WOL-AM, Petey becomes an iconic radio personality, surpassing even the established popularity of his fellow disc jockeys, Nighthawk (Cedric The Entertainer) and Sunny Jim (Vondie Curtis Hall). Combining biting humor with social commentary, Petey openly courts controversy for station owner E.G. Sonderling (Martin Sheen). As Petey’s voice, humor, and spirit surge across the airwaves with the vitality of the era, listeners tune in to hear not only incredible music but also a man speaking directly to them about race and power in America like few people ever have.

GENRE: Documentary, Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Jul 13, 2007

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How long is Talk to Me (2007)?: Talk to Me (2007) is 1 hr 58 min long.

Who directed Talk to Me (2007)?: Kasi Lemmons

Who is Ralph "Petey" Greene in Talk to Me (2007)?: Don Cheadle plays Ralph "Petey" Greene in the film.

What is Talk to Me (2007) about?: In the 1960s, in Washington, D.C., vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness were combining to unique and powerful effect. With the support of his irrepressible and tempestuous girlfriend Vernell (Taraji P. Henson), the newly minted ex-con Petey (Don Cheadle) talks his way into an on-air radio gig. At WOL-AM, Petey becomes an iconic radio personality, surpassing even the established popularity of his fellow disc jockeys, Nighthawk (Cedric The Entertainer) and Sunny Jim (Vondie Curtis Hall). Combining biting humor with social commentary, Petey openly courts controversy for station owner E.G. Sonderling (Martin Sheen). As Petey’s voice, humor, and spirit surge across the airwaves with the vitality of the era, listeners tune in to hear not only incredible music but also a man speaking directly to them about race and power in America like few people ever have.