Slam Poetry Trailer! Footage from CPTW!
Greetings and welcome to the official Committing Poetry In Times of War Myspace page! Committing Poetry In Times of War is a new film about the power of the voice to speak truth in times of censorship and repression. The film documents the case of several public school teachers who lost their jobs or were suspended due to their refusal to censor the poetry of their students in a Slam Poetry club, or remove student artwork or views questioning the war in Iraq. Situated within the context of enforced patriotism and police repression, the words of the poets speak truth to power and challenge the complacent and unquestioned march to war. Promoting peace, social justice, and above all, the freedom of creative expression and the passion of living a poetic life, Committing Poetry In Times of War urges us all to "Commit Poetry" and live our lives bravely and passionately in the face of forces that would quiet our creative spirits and take away the very freedoms that we are supposedly fighting for.
We invite you to stop by our page often - we will be changing the trailers periodically and also posting updates on showings, festivals, and other opportunities for you to see the film, buy the DVD, and "Commit Poetry" in your own life.
To learn more about the film, the poets, and products associated with the film such as the DVD, T-shirts, posters, and more, be sure and visit us at WWW.COMMITTINGPOETRY.COM
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FILM CREDITS:
UBUNTUWORKS presents a DOGONE PICTURE
DIRECTED and EDITED by STAVROS
Executive Producer ERIC SIROTKIN
Live Performances by ADAN BACA, SOCORRO ROMO, DEMETRIA MARTINEZ, TONY SANTIAGO, ERIN AMBROSE, JASS, THE RUFFIANS, CARLOS CONTRERAS, PRISCILLA BACA y CANDELARIA, MANUEL GONZALES, DANNY SOLIS, KENN RODRIGUEZ & ZACHARY RICHARD
With Music by STAVROS, BLACK 47, JENNY BIRD, SINA SOUL, BENGA & WALSH, SORBENT
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