Broken City Poets
Synopsis
A citywide slam poetry competition in Stockton, California, prompts high school students to express their experiences with violence and community through workshops.
Synopsis
Students gather in a Stockton classroom as they participate in poetry workshops organized by the Center for Investigative Reporting and Youth Speaks. They discuss personal experiences and the challenges of living in a city marked by violence and economic struggle. Throughout the sessions, they craft poems that express their views and hopes. The documentary follows their preparation for a citywide slam poetry competition, revealing their efforts to address community issues through their written words.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Stockton youth use poetry to express their struggles.
- Find out what happens in a workshop focused on vulnerability.
- Meet individuals confronting their community's harsh realities.
Did You Know
- Stockton's murder rates rise with the summer heat, according to the transcript.
- It costs the city 1 million dollars a year for 30 years to pay back a 10.9 million dollar investment.
- The workshop participants were asked to step forward if they had personal experiences with incarceration.
- One participant expressed a desire to be a pilot and join the Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual cost to pay back the arena complex in Stockton?
It will cost the city 1 million a year over 30 years to pay back the 10.9 million allocated for the arena complex.
What does the workshop aim to combine with youth voice?
The workshop aims to combine youth voice with journalism.
What does the speaker want to be in the future?
The speaker wants to be a poet, journalist, and activist to help change the world.
What are people saying?
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