In this the powerful, real-life story of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green (Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle), an outspoken ex-con talks his way into becoming an iconic 1960's Washington D.C. radio personality. Inspired by the era's vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness, Petey actively stirs up controversy at a white-owned station.

Relying on his producer, Dewey Hughes (Golden Globe nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor), to mediate, Petey's unprecedented "tell it like it is" on-air style gives voice and spirit to the community during an exciting and turbulent period in American history. Based on a true story from Indie Spirit Award-winning writer/director Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou).

Credits: www.skefilms.com

Directed by
Kasi Lemmons

Cast
Don Cheadle - Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green
Chiwetel Ejiofor - Dewey Hughes
Taraji Henson - Vernell
Cedric The Entertainer - Nighthawk
Mike Epps - Milo
Martin Sheen - E.G. Sonderling

Production Co.
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Pelagius Entertainment
Mark Gordon Company

Produced by
Mark R. Gordon
William Horberg
Miles Dale

Studio
Focus Features

Writer
Michael Genet
Rick Famuyiwa

Music
Terence Blanchard