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- Slam. by Levin, Marc,film director.; Malone, Bonz,actor.; Williams, Saul,actor.; Sohn, Sonja,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bonz Malone, Saul Williams, Sonja SohnOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 1998.Raymond (Saul Williams) is a young Black performance poet living in Washington, D.C. who is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge. Danger lurks around every corner, but nothing can stop him from establishing his identity, strength, and voice. In jail, Raymond meets a prison gang leader (Bonz Malone) and a writing teacher (Sonja Sohn) who inspires him to use the power of creative expression to fight for his freedom and avoid becoming another victim of the racist criminal justice system. Featuring sublime poetry and heart-wrenching realism, SLAM is a testament to the importance and impact of artistic expression. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival and the Caméra d'Or (Best First Feature) at the Cannes Film Festival.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Independent films.; Coming of age.;
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