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SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word is 1 hr 31 min long.

SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word

Name: SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1998-10-23
Duration: 91
Rating: 60

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This documentary by filmmaker Paul Devlin presents the subculture of spoken-word slams, framing it in the context of a sporting event. Focusing on the 1996 National Poetry Slam, the movie reveals how the highly competitive events are structured and captures crowd-rousing performances, often delivered in fast-paced street-smart slang. Also presented is the more introspective side of the pursuit, with many slam poets, including Saul Williams and Beau Sia, evincing deeply philosophical streaks.

GENRE: Documentary
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Oct 23, 1998

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How long is SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word?: SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word is 1 hr 31 min long.

Who directed SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word?: Paul Devlin

What is SlamNation: The Sport of the Spoken Word about?: This documentary by filmmaker Paul Devlin presents the subculture of spoken-word slams, framing it in the context of a sporting event. Focusing on the 1996 National Poetry Slam, the movie reveals how the highly competitive events are structured and captures crowd-rousing performances, often delivered in fast-paced street-smart slang. Also presented is the more introspective side of the pursuit, with many slam poets, including Saul Williams and Beau Sia, evincing deeply philosophical streaks.