everyone should watch the hilarious antics and thought provoking one man show that is peety greene!

I saw the movie "Talk To Me" with Don Chedele , portraying Petey Greene, of Washington D.C., and became intriegued with the real person. I was so happy to see that PBS had done this piece on Petey Greene.I never knew anything about this great man until I saw the movie, because I grew up in Detroit. Petey Greene was a champion for D.C. with an unlimited love for the city and it's people. He was the "Voice of the black community" , and it's home grown Prince.I admired the way he stayed "true to the game", and would not compromise his integrity for anyone. I was moved by his sensitivity when he was given heartfelt thanks, and praise from Vice President Hubert Humphery. Under all the flash, and trash talk, there was a honest, humble heart within this man. That is why I say he was a great man. He shared his whole self with his beloved people, and they in turn showered him with love.
One thing is for sure, he will never be forgotten, but will always be missed. R.I.P Petey Greene.

To be watched over and over. Pure genius!!!

The movie "Talk To Me" was based on the life of Petey Greene who was the voice of the everyday regular people of Washington DC. This Independent Lens film on Greene goes further beyond the basics covered in the movie to give you a better understanding of him. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND watching of this film!!! I truly wish there was someone like him who wasn't a left wing or a right wing who just is about tellin it like it is and about the interest and concerns of the people!!!! The type of voice like Petey Greene is sadly missing these days with news and tv personalities on network & cable news skewed to a political side!!!!

Great piece!
Thanks for no commercial breaks also!

Petey Greene had some insights, but Malcolm X had genius.

great chair in opening scene. "people use drugs because drugs is good." no signifyin'.
his dad was in alcatraz. petey got hooked on smack in korean war. spent 21 years up in dem joints. sgt. cracker. live from cell five. some of ya'll was just jive poor, i was real poor. helped get james brown his start as a sports announcer with the bullets. "You can't do nothing if you broke." A man who loves his Grandmother this much is alright in my book.