Slam Nation

Slam poetry has become a "literary sport" in the past decade. Please view the film: Slamnation. As you watch this film consider the following:

Learn the history of the form. Where did it come from? Why? Who was involved?

Watch professional performance poets. Examine their technique and performance style. What do you notice? Which performers in your opinion are the best? Why?

What are the poets writing about? If you like any of the themes, try writing your own poems using similar themes.

Finally, after the film, please post a comment on the blog about what you thought of the movie and the sport "Slam".