Slam

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Summary: Sha Clack Clack, Ohmmmmmmmmmmm.........
Review: "Slam" is an incredible spectacle to see on any screen. Saul Williams portrys Ray so effortlessly, as if there was no acting involved. The cinmematography is immense, as a fly on the wall perspective of a man who hustles weed to make a small living in the Ghetto of our destroyed and impoverished Capital. Saul Williams is one of the most incredible poets of our time, and Slam is only the first Testament to his great Bilble of the spoken word. Ohmmmmmmmmm.......

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Summary: It will make you write...or at least want to
Review: "Slam" is for poets and movie lovers. It combines a wonderful plot, innovative cinematography, and convicting acting with awe-inspiring poetry. Of course some of my favorite poets are in this movie, but it is so much more than that. The poetry is not the only "deep" element of the movie. Dialogue, fate, circumstance are all elements which make this a moving and edgy, in-your-face drama. Any creative person will be inspired. I take that back...ANY person will be inspired!

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Summary: Week of Festival de Cannes's Directors in Martinique, FWI
Review: After seeing Slam, I couldn't get no sleep until I call my best friend to check if he was doing fine, if he still had dreams and passions , if he was not discouraged, if he still have faith to achieve what he had dreamed of. It was a piece of reality well exposed with all the emotions and fears...It seems so real to me that , for a while, I had the feeling to be a witness instead of just watching a moovie....

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Summary: INTENSE
Review: After seeing this powerfully delivered masterpiece of raw street savvy and mental intellect, I was moved. Saul Williams, as well as Sohn and Malone, in Slam inspired me, rather this (I don't want to call it a movie) this interpretation of life forced me to release a pent-up energy that was kept down for far too long. The completeness of this fantastic journey through urban, USA is exhilarating and painfully forgiving. A must see for all, the performances in this work of art are as moving as almost any book that I've read; it does not take away from the viewers mental imagery, it only adds to it (not too often that a movie can claim this). 5-stars are not enough -- see for yourself.

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Summary: INTENSE
Review: After seeing this powerfully delivered masterpiece of raw street savvy and mental intellect, I was moved. Saul Williams, as well as Sohn and Malone, in Slam inspired me, rather this (I don't want to call it a movie) this interpretation of life forced me to release a pent-up energy that was kept down for far too long. The completeness of this fantastic journey through urban, USA is exhilarating and painfully forgiving. A must see for all, the performances in this work of art are as moving as almost any book that I've read; it does not take away from the viewers mental imagery, it only adds to it (not too often that a movie can claim this). 5-stars are not enough -- see for yourself.

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Summary: full 360 degress of life in it's rawest form
Review: after watching the movie several times once behind actual prison bars it came to me that the future of today's black youth lies in the power behind the words that influence them. this should be a mandatory must see for every child in any urban area. it has the capcity to open the eyes of anyone who has ever allowed words to touch them, i have showed it to several of my poetry & literature summer school classes and they all agree that this is 360 degrees of real life and isn't that the most important thing a child can see...

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Summary: "Try prayin' to father, son, but holy ghost I miss my sanity
Review: I first heard Saul Williams on the "Lyricist Lounge" compilation doing "Ohm", and I was instantly blown away. He projects more then just the mood of his pieces, he projects his soul. In Slam, he delivers a superb performance as Ray, a weed dealer who is trying to make it work out. Throughout the movie he turns to his poetry as an outlet of his anger at the system, the world and god. It is filmed in a documentary style which gives a feel to the film that makes it seem like it is almost real. The acting also has an improvisational element to it that enhances the reality. For anyone who writes or just enjoys listening to poetry, definitely check out this film.

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Summary: "Try prayin' to father, son, but holy ghost I miss my sanity
Review: I first heard Saul Williams on the "Lyricist Lounge" compilation doing "Ohm", and I was instantly blown away. He projects more then just the mood of his pieces, he projects his soul. In Slam, he delivers a superb performance as Ray, a weed dealer who is trying to make it work out. Throughout the movie he turns to his poetry as an outlet of his anger at the system, the world and god. It is filmed in a documentary style which gives a feel to the film that makes it seem like it is almost real. The acting also has an improvisational element to it that enhances the reality. For anyone who writes or just enjoys listening to poetry, definitely check out this film.

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Summary: brilliant
Review: i love this movie.. the acting in it, isnt really acting to me, the movie has the feel of a documentary, saul williams is absolutely brilliant in this.. playing the part of a drug dealer/poet. Also the music in this is one of the best soundtracks ive ever heard.. check this movie out if your into poetry, the hip hop lifestyle.. or if your just into movies.. this ones a gem

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Summary: WOW!
Review: I must first say I have not been moved by a movie in some time until I saw this breathtaking film. This film gives hope to those of us who grew up in the inner cites. This very talented cast shows a great passion for life that is not visible in so many of our young black youth today. I think all of America should see this film so that they may see the casualties of its own in their evry day struggle to survive.There is so much I would like to say about this film,but not to go on and on I will just simply say..."SEE THIS FILM".