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
Loved it--Lemmons, Cheadle & Co. should get Oscars!
Excellent movie about Washington DC jockey Petey Greene. I had never heard of him, but Director Kasi Lemmons made such a good movie with great characters that I (as an audience member) was interested in finding out about him. Lemmons evokes the music, dress & style of the time very well, and all of the cast was great--not just Don Cheadle, but EVERYONE; as a woman, I liked how his girlfriend was portrayed as a strong woman who knew her man well (his strengths and his weaknesses). I highly recommend it, not just to hear some great period music, but to learn about someone who made a difference (at least in the lives of the people of DC). Both thumbs up! :D
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- Also known as
- Petey Greene's Washington
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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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