Slam
"Words make sense of a world that won't."
Originally released in 1998. Slam is a drama film. directed by Marc Levin.
Starring Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, and Bonz Malone
Synopsis
Raymond Joshua, a young black performance poet, is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge in a Washington, D.C. jail. Although the confining prison walls do little to shield him from danger, it is within those walls that Raymond establishes his identity, strength, and voice and meets a prison gang leader and a prison writing teacher, Lauren Bell. Bell inspires Raymond to use the power of creative expression to free himself from the struggles and demise of the Black male as another victim of the judicial system.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Off Line Entertainment Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slam about?
Raymond Joshua, a young black performance poet, is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge in a Washington, D.C. jail. Although the confining prison walls do little to shield him from ...
Who directed Slam?
Slam was directed by Marc Levin.
How long is Slam?
Slam has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Slam released?
Slam was released on October 7, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slam?
The main cast of Slam includes Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, Bonz Malone, Lawrence Wilson, Beau Sia.