Rechtshaffen of the Associated Press wrote in his review: "Again demonstrating why he's one of the most versatile actors around, Don Cheadle gives another prize-worthy performance as Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene Jr., the irrepressible radio DJ whose keepin'-it-real style made him a trusted voice on the airwaves during the turbulent late '60s and early '70s. [...] Also keeping it real are those rich period touches contributed by production designer Warren Alan Young and costume designer Gersha Phillips, whose fabulous creations for Henson appear to have come directly from the blaxploitation attic." Greene's surviving family members did not cooperate with the making of the film and criticized it for taking liberties with his portrayal and those around him. Awards and nominations African-American Film Critics Best Director: Kasi Lemmons (Winner) Best Actor: Don Cheadle (Winner) Best Supporting Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Winner) Image Awards Outstanding Motion Picture (Nominated) Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Don Cheadle (Nominated) Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Taraji P. Henson (Nominated) Outstanding Director in a Motion Picture: Kasi Lemmons (Winner) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Nominated) Outstanding Writing for a Motion Picture: Michael Genet & Rick Famuyiwa (Winner) Independent Spirit Awards Best Male Lead: Don Cheadle (Nominated) Best Supporting Male: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Winner) Gotham Awards Best Ensemble (Winner) (shared with Before the Devil Knows You're Dead) Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy: Don Cheadle (Nominated) Best Supporting Actress: Taraji P. Henson (Nominated) Home media Talk to Me was released on DVD on October 30, 2007, and September 7, 2010, as a wide screen edition. The film was released on Blu-ray on March 22, 2010. References External links 2007 films 2007 biographical drama films 2007 independent films African-American films American biographical films Biographical films about criminals Films about activists American biographical drama films Films directed by Kasi Lemmons Films set in Washington, D.C. Films shot in Toronto Biographical films about radio people Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films Focus Features films Sidney Kimmel Entertainment films Films scored by Terence Blanchard African-American biographical dramas 2007 drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films