Independent Lens | ADJUST YOUR COLOR: The Truth of Petey Greene | Film Clip 4

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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 spins a tale of domestic violence in order to shock viewers into thinking about the issue.

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.

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[dohhelpdesk]

he is my hero

[lyfe1zruff]

hes so raw

[Shivante83]

LMFAO wow petey really

[kwamkong76]

LOLOLOL! "I stopped whippin' women around '53" !!!!!!! hahah

[unnim]

Petey is too smoove.

[MarkatLSU]

I can't begin to count the number of social functions I've been to where I wish there had been a Petey to shake things up a bit