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201895 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Racial Justice Art History

Don't Be Nice

201895 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A team of young Black slam poets from the Bowery Poetry Club competes for the National Poetry Slam Championship in the summer of 2016.

Racial Justice Art History

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A team of young Black slam poets from the Bowery Poetry Club competes for the National Poetry Slam Championship in the summer of 2016.

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A team of young slam poets from the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City prepares for the National Poetry Slam Championship in the summer of 2016. As they rehearse their pieces, they confront issues of race, identity, and personal expression. The film captures their emotional performances and the societal themes they address. Amid the pressures of competition, these poets strive to convey their experiences and perspectives on life in America.

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