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SlamNation by Devlin Pix (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Devlin Pix in 1998.A nonfiction narrative that takes you on a trip through the Slam Poetry phenomenon, following New York City's novice team on its journey to join over 120 spoken word artists on 27 city teams at the National Poetry Slam in Portland, Oregon. Here, SlamNation discovers not only the raw energy and sheer talent of some of the greatest performance poets in the country, but a good old fashioned tale of heroes and villains amidst the dramatic tension of fiery competition. From the inevitable rivalries, highly charged controversies, and unusual characters emerge some classic struggles such as art versus ego, and self-expression versus self-advancement. The stakes are unexpectedly high: audience adulation and thunderous applause that few poets will ever experience.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature; Performance art; Documentary-style films;
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Disabled voices anthology / by smith, sb.,1993-editor.; Piepzna-Samarasinha, Leah Lakshmi,1975-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An anthology by the disabled community, for the disabled community that captures life as a disabled person: from the bad and ugly, to the good and victorious, and anything in between. A collection of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, and artwork that embodies a spirit of disability community and activism rather than inspiration for abled people."--
Subjects: Literature.; People with disabilities; People with disabilities, Writings of, American; People with disabilities, Writings of, Canadian; People with disabilities, Writings of, English; People with disabilities, Writings of, Canadian (English);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The Cruise. by Miller, Bennett,film director.; 'Speed' Levitch, Timothy,actor.; Oscilloscope Laboratories (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Timothy 'Speed' LevitchOriginally produced by Oscilloscope Laboratories in 1998.Sailing the streets of Manhattan atop a double-decker bus, Timothy Speed Levitch waxes philosophical as the city's most eccentric tour guide. Speed's bombastic and psychedelic poetry is captured in the documentary THE CRUISE, the groundbreaking debut feature film from two-time Academy Award-nominated director Bennett Miller.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Cult films.; Biography.; Popular culture.; New York (State).;
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A quiet passion [videorecording] / by Bailey, Catherine,1980-actor.; Bell, Emma,1986-actor.; Boulter, Roy,1964-film producer.; Carradine, Keith,1949-actor.; Davies, Terence,1945-screenwriter,film director.; Di Ciaula, Pia,editor of moving image work.; Duff, Duncan,1964-actor.; Ehle, Jennifer,1969-actor.; Hoffmeister, Florian,1970-director of photography.; May, Jodhi,1975-actor.; Nixon, Cynthia,actor.; Papadopoulos, Solon,film producer.; Double Dutch International,presenter.; Gibson & MacLeod (Firm),presenter.; Hurricane Films,production company.; Indomitable Entertainment,presenter.; Music Box Films,publisher.; Potemkino (Firm),production company.; Scope Pictures (Firm),production company.; Screen Flanders (Flanders, Belgium),presenter.; TVA Films (Firm),film distributor.; WeatherVane Productions,presenter.;
Editor, Pia Di Ciaula ; director of photography, Florian Hoffmeister.Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Jodhi May, Catherine Bailey, Emma Bell, Duncan Duff, Keith Carradine.Cynthia Nixon delivers a triumphant performance as Emily Dickinson, personifying the biting wit and staunch independence of the great American poet, who would not be recognized until after her death. Revered British director Terence Davies exquisitely evokes the manners, mores and spiritual convictions of the period with which Dickinson struggled before finding transcendence in her poetry.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886; Women poets, American;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Like a hurricane / by Bécotte, Jonathan,1987-; Kaplansky, Jonathan,1960-;
"In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves."--
Subjects: Novels in verse.; Visual poetry.; Coming out (Sexual orientation); Families; Friendship;
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Blinded by the light [videorecording] / by Atwell, Hayley,1982-actor.; Brydon, Rob,1965-actor.; Chadha, Gurinder,film director,film producer,screenwriter.; Chapman, Dean-Charles,1997-actor.; Ghir, Kulvinder,actor.; Kalra, Viveik,actor.; Manzoor, Sarfraz,1971-screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Manzoor, Sarfraz,1971-Greetings from Bury Park.; Phagura, Aaron,actor.; Williams, Nell,actor.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.;
Viveik Kalra, Hayley Atwell, Rob Brydon, Kulvinder Ghir, Nell Williams, Dean-Charles Chapman, Aaron Phagura.Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Rock music; Pakistanis; Teenagers;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Orphia and Eurydicius / by John, Elyse,author.;
Their love transcends every boundary. Can it cheat death? Orphia dreams of something more than the warrior crafts she's been forced to learn. Hidden away on a far-flung island, her blood sings with poetry and her words can move flowers to bloom and forests to grow ... but her father, the sun god Apollo, has forbidden her this art. A chance meeting with a young shield-maker, Eurydicius, gives her the courage to use her voice. After wielding all her gifts to defeat one final champion, Orphia draws the scrutiny of the gods. Performing her poetry, she wins the protection of the goddesses of the arts: the powerful Muses, who welcome her to their sanctuary on Mount Parnassus. Orphia learns to hone her talents, crafting words of magic infused with history, love and tragedy. When Eurydicius joins her, Orphia struggles with her desire for fame and her budding love. As her bond with the gentle shield-maker grows, she joins the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Facing dragons, sirens and ruthless warriors on the voyage, Orphia earns unparalleled fame, but she longs to return to Eurydicius. Yet she has a darker journey to make - one which will see her fight for her love with all the power of her poetry.
Subjects: Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Goddesses; Love; Man-woman relationships; Mythology, Greek; Women poets;
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Juneteenth / by Crayton, Lisa A.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.All Free -- A Day to Cheer -- Family Time -- Community Fun -- Learn Together -- Glossary."Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-8.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Juneteenth; African Americans; Slaves; African Americans; African Americans;
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Scars & stars : poems / by Thistle, Jesse,author.;
"Fans of Jesse Thistle's extraordinary debut From the Ashes have already had the pleasure of reading his poetry, which is sprinkled throughout this bestselling memoir. In Scars and Stars, he digs deeper into the poetic form, which is especially close to his heart. Charting his own history, the stories of people from his past, the burning intensity of new and unexpected love, the complex legacies of family and community, and the beauty of parenthood, this collection is a profound mediation that expands his engagement with the ideas and experiences that have shaped his body of work thus far. Throughout the collection, prose pieces complement the poems, and to bring readers into Jesse's life with greater intimacy than ever before. The result is an unforgettable furthering of his singular story, one that is sure to delight his many readers, but also serve as a perfect entry point for those new to the work of one of our most thrilling and honest writers."--
Subjects: Autobiographical fiction.; Poetry.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bright red fruit / by Elhillo, Safia,author.;
"Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring DC, and growing as a poet--until a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house. When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of anolder, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted. But soon she's keeping a bigger secret than ever before--one that that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels in verse.; Dating (Social customs); Interpersonal relations; Poets; Public opinion; Secrecy; Dating; Interpersonal relations; Poets; Public opinion; Secrets;
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