INDEPENDENT LENS | ADJUST YOUR COLOR: The Truth of ...

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/adjustyourcolor/ He was a drug addict, a convicted felon, a hustler and a shock jock. Petey Greene gave voice to the unheard -- speaking truth to power on his raw and uncensored TV and radio programs. His explosive language and brash style shocked the world as he battled both the system and his own demons on a journey to becoming a leading activist during some of the most tumultuous years in recent history.

In this clip, Petey Greene went on the air and into the streets to stop the riots in Washington D.C. after Martin Luther King's assassination.

ADJUST YOUR COLOR: The Truth of Petey Greene premieres Tuesday, February 3 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/adjustyourcolor/

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[tija7]

my step-grandfather knew and loved him some Petey Greene. I remember watching his shows.