Loren Mendell Movies

Discover the story of America's first shock jock in this documentary detailing how legendary radio personality Petey Greene fought poverty, addiction, and stint behind bars to become a leading activist during one of America's most turbulent periods. Narrated by actor Don Cheadle (who played Greene in the 2007 film Talk to Me), Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene shows why everyone from the ghetto to the White House could identify with his universal message of understanding. By bringing taboo words and concepts out into the open, Greene effectively commanded his followers to confront their own prejudices. Greene wasn't afraid to use raw language in order to make a point, and his brash style was often seen as a direct threat to the establishment, but his fight against the powers that be would ultimately be eclipsed by his battle to overcome his own personal demons. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

American filmmakers Tiller Russell and Loren Mendell direct Cockfight, a 45-minute documentary about the controversial sport of rooster fighting. The filmmakers talk to several people with a lifelong passion for the sport as well as those who are against it. Cockfighting has developed an underground culture in California, Arizona, and Mexico, where the sport has endured for generations. Journalist David Holthouse contrasts the grisly details of a typical rooster fight with the brutal realities of factory-raised chickens. Cockfight was nominated for a student achievement award from the International Documentary Association in 2001. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi