Review of Slam (1998) by Sam C — 09 Jul 2007

Words can express what don't make sense to me!

This review of Slam (1998) was written by Sam C on 09 Jul 2007.

Slam has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aaron D (625) on 02 Feb 2008

Saul Williams gives a riveting performance! His poetry is visceral! If your into Poetry Slams, Hip Hop, or just a good story, check this out…

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By Jedidiah C (58) on 12 Dec 2007

This movie was pretty good. I'm not a big fan of the slam poetry though. I saw Saul Williams do poetry out west…

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By Richard J (385) on 26 Dec 2007

5 stars just for Saul Williams. One of the most amazing poets of our time. He is a fucking prophet…

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By James H (4,675) on 14 Apr 2008

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By Julie S (356) on 06 Sep 2007

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By Jean-Guillaume T (11) on 11 Aug 2007

As a movie, it's far from perfect, but taken as a filmic poem and reflection on the war on drugs, hip hop culture, and institutional racism,…

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By Luke E (348) on 13 Sep 2010

Extremely powerful, moving, & just plain amazing…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 31 Aug 2018

Any cornball contrivances in the plot dissipate in watching the knockout talent of Williams, a performance artist with the exhilarating fire…

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By Albert A (56) on 27 Sep 2007

Saul Williams is an overrated writer, but the movie is good…

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By Bruce A (42) on 14 May 2008

Saul Williams is great! The film hols up well for it's age…

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