Ray's weapon for surviving jail is his writing. The poetry in Slam is presented in forceful bursts of rhythm that intercut the storyline, and illustrate the sea of troubles faced by these troubled characters. Some poems are notable for the content of their words, others for the sheer exuberance of their cadence. In performance, they play like great musical numbers, almost compelling the audience to stand up and applaud. Slam is an examination of urban troubles, and a celebration of the spoken word.
Many films use words to describe life, to illuminate life.
With Slam , the words are life. More Info Trailers, clips, photos and other media presented here are used with the permission of the studios amd respective copyright holders listed. For more information, click here .