
Talk Radio(1988)
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.


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.

Don Cheadle
Petey Greene

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Dewey Hughes

Bruce McFee
Prison Sign-In Guard

Mike Epps
Milo Hughes

Peter MacNeill
Warden Cecil Smithers
Adam Gaudreau
Escorting Guard

Taraji P. Henson
Vernell Watson

Cedric the Entertainer
'Nighthawk' Bob Terry

Martin Sheen
E.G. Sonderling

J. Miles Dale
Program Director
Talk to Me is a drama film released in 2007 exploring themes of prison, concert, hip-hop, music record, prisoner, manager. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, it stars Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bruce McFee. 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.
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