Cheadle, Ejiofor Will Star in "Talk to Me"

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Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor will star in "Talk to Me," a drama based on the true story of a controversial black DJ at a white-owned radio station

May 9, 2006

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Both Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor have signed on to star in "Talk to Me". It's a drama based on the true story of a controversial black DJ at a white-owned radio station.

The movie, which will be directed by actress Kasi Lemmons, centers on Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green (Cheadle), an ex-con who became an iconic Washington-area on-air personality in the 1960s. Ejiofor will play Dewey Hughes, producer of Green's show.

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Shooting will be begun next month with Focus Features responsible for its domestic distribution.

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