Rhythm, Rhyme & Life: Spoken Word and the Oral Tradition

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Title

Rhythm, Rhyme & Life: Spoken Word and the Oral Tradition

Subject

Poetry
Performing Arts
Spoken Word

Description

This documentary about spoken word performance and poetry in Washington, DC links the prevalence of these art forms among the African American community with a strong oral tradition.

The film features prominent poets and demonstrates the process they use to strengthen their craft and prepare for performances.

Creator

Chaytor, David Kehinde

Source

Grant - 00-01-11

Publisher

Bunce Island Media

Date

2002

Contributor

African American Writer's Guild

Rights

Copyright 2002 Bunce Island Media

Format

VHS

Language

English

Type

Moving Image

Identifier

01.01.2002
10

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Original Format

VHS

Duration

00:51:10

Compression

.mpg

Director

Chaytor, David Kehinde

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