Review of Slam (1998) by Sean M — 08 Jul 2007

This movie opened my mind and my eyes to poetry, Saul Williams is now my favorite poet because of this film.

This review of Slam (1998) was written by Sean M on 08 Jul 2007.

Slam has generally received positive reviews.

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