Slam(1998)
Words make sense of a world that won't.
Slam Synopsis
Raymond Joshua, a young black performance poet, is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge in a Washington, D.C. jail. Although the confining prison walls do little to shield him from danger, it is within those walls that Raymond establishes his identity, strength, and voice and meets a prison gang leader and a prison writing teacher, Lauren Bell. Bell inspires Raymond to use the power of creative expression to free himself from the struggles and demise of the Black male as another victim of the judicial system.
Slam (1998) is a drama film directed by Marc Levin, released on October 7, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, Bonz Malone and Lawrence Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Levin
- Writers:
- Marc Levin, Richard Stratton, Richard Stratton
- Producers:
- Marc Levin, Henri M. Kessler, Richard Stratton
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Benjamin
- Composer:
- DJ Spooky
- Production:
- Off Line Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
Slam (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Slam before you stream it.
Slam Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Slam.
Official Re-Release Trailer
Trailer
Meet the Artist 2023: Marc Levin on “SLAM”
Featurette
Slam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Saul Williams
as Ray Joshua
Sonja Sohn
as Lauren Bell
- Bonz Malone
Bonz Malone
as Hopha
- Lawrence Wilson
Lawrence Wilson
as Big Mike
Beau Sia
as Jimmy Huang
- Andre Taylor
Andre Taylor
as China
- Momolu Stewart
Momolu Stewart
as Bay (Jail Rapper)
- Ron Jones
Ron Jones
as Do Wop Cop
- Reamer Shedrick
Reamer Shedrick
as Do Wop Cop
- Allan E. Lucas
Allan E. Lucas
as Chief C.O.
- Dominic Chianese Jr.
Dominic Chianese Jr.
as Officer Dom
- Jerome Goldman
Jerome Goldman
as Jail Class Poet 'Why'
Key crew
Directed by Marc Levin, written by Marc Levin, Richard Stratton and Richard Stratton, produced by Marc Levin, Henri M. Kessler and Richard Stratton.
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Slam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 26 ratings.
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Slam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slam online?
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Slam (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Slam?
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The main cast of Slam (1998) includes Saul Williams, Sonja Sohn, Bonz Malone, Lawrence Wilson and Beau Sia. The film was directed by Marc Levin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slam released?
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Slam was released on October 7, 1998 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Slam worth watching?
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Slam (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Slam?
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Yes. The official Slam trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.