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Slam Nation: The Sport of Spoken Word
Slam Nation The Sport of Spoken Word
Actors: Mychele Dee, Craig muMs Grant, Taylor Mali, Jessica Care Moore, Beau Sia
Director: Paul Devlin
Genres: Documentary
NR     2005     1hr 40min

Before Russell Simmons' highly acclaimed HBO series Def Poetry Jam, SLAMNATION captured the cutthroat world of spoken-word poetry with an "energy that pulses, snaps and crackles" (Chicago Tribune), Beginning in New York ...  more »

     
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Actors: Mychele Dee, Craig muMs Grant, Taylor Mali, Jessica Care Moore, Beau Sia
Director: Paul Devlin
Creators: John Anderson, Paul Devlin, Claire Missanelli, Tom Poole
Genres: Documentary
Sub-Genres: Art & Artists
Studio: NEW VIDEO GROUP
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 11/29/2005
Original Release Date: 10/23/1998
Theatrical Release Date: 10/23/1998
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 1hr 40min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaDVD Credits: 2
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
Edition: Special Edition
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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Movie Reviews

Slammin' the door on boring poetry
simbilu | Pembroke Pines, FL United States | 11/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is NOT your high school poetry class, or the pedantic clique of "artists". Fast, snappy and hip, bring the modern world of poetry into your world by checking this video out. Taylor Mali's facial manipulations alone are worth it! This is an inspiring, uplifting foray into slam poetry, where poets compete in sometimes hostile environments, and the variety of personalities found in this competition. Get blown away by Saul Williams and get a perspective on poets and their work. This was just an amazing view and I can't recommend it enough. Hearing a poet read their own work is an experience that amplifies what can be accomplished with this medium."
Super slammin
simbilu | 08/20/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is one video that any slam poetry fan or performer should own. It is a great look into the pretty and not so pretty politics of the Poetry Slam national competition. I have seen poetry move people at local slams and national competitions, and this video will move you.... You will find yourself choosing favorites and rooting for different teams to win. All in all it is an excellent documentary that I would definitely recommend. I would also recommend showing it at your college or university in order to generate more interest in Slam Poetry!"
Are you ready to SLAM?????
fiftyeyes | Kingston, RI United States | 10/08/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, I just got into slam recently... I live in Rhode Island so I am very into the Providence poetry scene. This documentary is wonderful for anyone who wants to know what Slam is all about and how a national poetry slam works.... Taylor Mali is awesome in his performance, as well as Jack McCarthy, Patricia Smith, Saul Williams... anyone intersted in any aspect of performance poetry should go get this movie!!"
Powerful Poetry
fiftyeyes | 03/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The BEST poetry documentary I have ever seen. It's a mix of vivid peotry and energetic performance. It also shows how Poetry Slam has evolved and where it's going. Truly excellent."