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Cheadle, Ejiofor Will Star in "Talk to Me"

May 09, 2006 09:01:41 GMT

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
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Both and Chiwetel Ejiofor have signed on to star in "". 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.

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



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