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Slam (1998)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:12
Rotten:8
Average Rating:6.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Young Ray Joshua is arrested when his drug dealer is shot while talking to him. Once imprisoned, he is fought over by two rival gangs. He retaliates through words.
Starring: Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, Bonz Malone, Beau Sia
Starring: Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, Bonz Malone, Beau Sia
Director: Marc Levin
Director: Marc Levin
Screenwriter: Richard Stratton, Saul Williams, Marc Levin, Bonz Malone, Sonja Sohn
Composer: DJ Spooky
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Part gritty prison drama, part inner-city chronicle, the energetic Slam defies easy categorization, serving as a compelling plea for black males of how to survive in oppressive society. The film won the 1998 Sundance Jury Award for Best Drama.
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