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202295 minPGdocumentary

Our Words Collide

202295 minPGdocumentary

Five teen poets in LA share their voices and struggles through spoken word.

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Five teen poets in LA share their voices and struggles through spoken word.

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Jordan Barrowdirector

Matt Edwards

Matt Edwardsdirector

Tyris Wintercast

Amari Turnercast

Cassady Lopezcast

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A feature documentary following the lives of five teenage spoken word poets in Los Angeles.

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