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Def Poetry - Season 1

Stan Lathan (Actor), Danny Hoch (Actor) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
IMDb8.4/10.0
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Genre Classics, African American Cinema
Format Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Dolby
Contributor Stan Lathan, Cedric the Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Jessica Care Moore, Mos Def, Beau Sia, Danny Hoch, Russell Simmons See more
Language English
Number Of Discs 1
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Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry 1 (DVD)

From the makers of Russell Simmons's Def Comedy Jam, comes an all-new series that showcases practitioners of one of the country's fastest-rising performing art forms - def poetry - in an intimate, uncensored format. Taped live at The Supper Club in New York, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists.

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Produced by Russell Simmons and hosted by Mos Def, this groundbreaking HBO series presents poetry for the hip-hop generation. The setting is New York's Supper Club, the performers are young men and women of every hue, and the tools are words: angry, funny--even profane--words. Taped live, each of the four 30-minute episodes from the first season features several poets and a guest or two (from the fiery Last Poets to the out-of-her-element Jewel). This isn't your grandma's traditional verse, but rather slam poetry--or spoken word--as influenced by Public Enemy as Langston Hughes and the evening news. Some are powerful (see Suheir Hammad), some clever (Sarah Jones), and some irritating (Yellow Rage), but each poem is sure to provoke some kind of reaction. Def Poetry would go on to beget a world tour, a Peabody Award and, in its Broadway incarnation, a Tony for best theatrical event. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 0.71 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2005
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Stan Lathan, Danny Hoch, Russell Simmons, Jessica Care Moore, Mos Def
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ HBO Studios
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00026L9B6
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Thom J 3
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and very thought provoding
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2014
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Entertaining and thought provoking. The episodes must be watched several times to appreciate the entire message the poets are conveying. Some of the thoughts are so profound that at times one will stop listening to start to think about what was just said. The more you think you know, the more you will learn. If one is easily offended by the use of profanity they will miss the simple fact that words are used not only to convey ideas but also feelings. The words are not to blame. How we interpret their use is the issue. If one is insensitive to what others think or are feeling then the words will serve no purpose and will fall on deaf ears.
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Dorian Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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It came is great condition. A perfect gift for someone who’s into spoken word!
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Rarity Rising
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Opening and Soul Screaming Poetry
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
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A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY showcase of powerful and empowering poets -they come from a wide array of cultures and ethnicities -they SHARE IN BOLD AND AUHTHENTIC VOICES- THIS SERIES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEEP SELF EXAMINATION - and it marks the first time that the CROSS CULTURAL FACE OF AMERICA has been broadcast nationwide -you will be humbled and amazed-
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Kiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Back in the day quality but it still good.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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This is a show me and my girlfriend grew up, staying up late to try an catch it. I was ecstatic when I found it for dvd. Just forewarning the the quality is also back in the day as well... you know before flat screens and HD.
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Well package for shipping
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
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Appreciate it how it was packaged and like that it was Mark new and it was new
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AshNicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth every dime!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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I saw it for the first time and I loved it. When I first heard about it, I remembered saying to myself that I had to get and I'm glad that I did. Everyone was so unique, and if you enjoy hearing the perspectives of others, you will definitely enjoy this! Jah Bless!
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B. Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration for exploring poetry "outside the textbook"
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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I was interested in getting my students excited about poetry. This video does it. There is one poem said by a teacher that is spot on. Some of the poems are not appropriate, due to language and parental concerns, but some are wonderful. A must have for teaching.
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Cathryn S. Sullins
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016
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I loved it! This is very different poetry, not that I saw a bee, I saw a tree, rhyming kind of poetry. I've also bought #s 2 & 3, 'cause I throughly enjoyed this.
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