SlamNation
"The Sport of Spoken Word"
Originally released in 1998. SlamNation is a documentary film. directed by Paul Devlin. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Saul Williams, Beau Sia, and Craig muMs Grant
Synopsis
Director Paul Devlin's fast-paced documentary follows four bards as they head to the 1996 National Poetry Slam in Portland, OR. The competition begins with the Grand Slam tournament at New York City's Nuyorican Poets Café, and then it's off to the nationals for chaps Saul Williams, Beau Sia, Mums the Schemer and Jessica Care Moore. The quartet vies against 26 other teams from across the country in a dramatic contest awash with tension, enmity and controversy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SlamNation about?
Director Paul Devlin's fast-paced documentary follows four bards as they head to the 1996 National Poetry Slam in Portland, OR. The competition begins with the Grand Slam tournament at New York Cit...
Who directed SlamNation?
SlamNation was directed by Paul Devlin.
How long is SlamNation?
SlamNation has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was SlamNation released?
SlamNation was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in SlamNation?
The main cast of SlamNation includes Saul Williams, Beau Sia, Craig muMs Grant, jessica Care moore, Taylor Mali.