Talk to Me (2007 film)
- Don Cheadle: Ralph Waldo Greene
- Chiwetel Ejiofor: Dewey Hughes
- Mike Epps: Milo Hughes
- Peter MacNeill: Cecil Smithers
- Taraji P. Henson: Vernell Watson
- Cedric the Entertainer: Bob Terry
- Martin Sheen: E. G. eccentric
- Sean MacMahon: Ronnie Simmons
- Richard Chevolleau: Poochie Braxton
- Martin Randez: Hadley
- Vondie Curtis - Hall: Sunny Jim Kelsey
Talk To Me is an American film drama from the year 2007. Kasi Lemmons directed by, the screenplay is by Michael Genet and Rick Famuyiwa.
Action
The film depicts the life of African-American radio host Ralph Waldo Greene in 1966 to 1984. Former prisoner Greene worked for the station WOL -AM in Washington, DC His girlfriend Vernell Watson supported him. After calling numerous listeners, gives him the station owner EC Nerd better airtime. After the assassination of Martin Luther King Greene calls the angry people to their senses. Later, he has his own TV show.
Reviews
Robert Koehler wrote in the journal Variety of 25 June 2007, the " energetic biopic" of moving to arbitrarily between a brisk comedy and transmit serious messages. She was supported by the " playing with enthusiasm," Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Michael Rechtshaffen wrote in the magazine The Hollywood Reporter June 22, 2007, Don Cheadle was a " more praiseworthy representation ', and show that he was one of the " most versatile " actors. Furthermore, the benefits of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Martin Sheen, Cedric the Entertainer and Vondie Curtis - Hall were praised. The production design and the costumes would provide for a realistic effect.
Awards
Don Cheadle and Taraji P. Henson were nominated in 2007 for the Satellite Award. The ensemble received the 2007 Gotham Award. Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor were nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards 2008. The film won two awards at the Image Awards 2008 in the categories Best Director and Best Screenplay, as well as nominations Best in the categories Film, Best Actor ( Don Cheadle ), Best Actress ( Taraji P. Henson ), and Best Supporting Actor ( Chiwetel Ejiofor ).
Background
The film was different in Hamilton (Ontario), Toronto, Washington, DC and rotated in Utah. Its world premiere took place on 12 March 2007 at the festival ShoWest; it was followed by several more festival screenings, including on 27 October 2007 at the Times BFI London Film Festival. On 13 July 2007, the film came in the selected cinemas in the United States, in which he grossed about 4.47 million U.S. dollars. The German theatrical release on February 7, 2008.