More episodes from Season 1
E1 • Episode 1
Young poets compete in regional qualifying events.
28m • 2009Young poets compete in regional qualifying events.
E2 • Episode 2
With only a few weeks before the finals, the real work begins.
29m • 2009With only a few weeks before the finals, the real work begins.
E3 • Episode 3
Britney's words help B. Yung face up to his emotions.
29m • 2009Britney's words help B. Yung face up to his emotions.
E4 • Episode 4
The Nationals are around the corner.
27m • 2009The Nationals are around the corner.
E5 • Episode 5
45 teams head to the Atlas Theatre for quarterfinals.
29m • 200945 teams head to the Atlas Theatre for quarterfinals.
E6 • Episode 6
Ten Slam survivors square off in two five-team semi-finals.
27m • 2009Ten Slam survivors square off in two five-team semi-finals.
E7 • Episode 7
The finest youth poets in America take centre stage.
54m • 2009The finest youth poets in America take centre stage.
More details
Directors
Stan Lathan
Cast
Queen Latifah, Jasmine Mans, Robbie Q. Telfer, Idris Elba, Alexis Marie Wint, Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Genre
Music, Documentary
Maturity rating
PG15
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