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.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.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.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 14 nominations
Cedric The Entertainer
- 'Nighthawk' Bob Terry
- (as Cedric the Entertainer)
Schroeder Todd
- Guard Captain
- (as Todd William Schroeder)
Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Sunny Jim Kelsey
- (as Vondie Curtis Hall)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAn earlier version of this film was in development in June 2000. It was to be titled "Petey Greene's Washington" and star Martin Lawrence. Greene's biographer Lurma Rackley was to write the script but contract negotiations broke down.
- GoofsPetey Green is hired to do a daily morning show when in reality, he only did a Sunday show on WOL.
- Quotes
Petey Greene: I'll tell it to the hot, I'll tell it to the cold. I'll tell it to the young, I'll tell it to the old. I don't want no laughin', I don't want no cryin', and most of all, no signifyin'. This is Petey Greene's Washington.
- SoundtracksIt's a Man's Man's Man's World
Written by James Brown and Betty Newsome
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises
Featured review
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!
- lolagilligan
- Jul 23, 2007
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- Also known as
- Petey Greene's Washington
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,533,261
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $391,000
- Jul 15, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $4,778,376
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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