Independent Lens | Petey Greene - The Ghetto Jester | PBS
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Independent Lens #1013
He 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 tumultuous times.
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Post Date: February 2, 2011
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