poetry in motion: st. louis poets take the mic

Poetry in Motion: St. Louis Poets Take the Mic

Directed by Dana Christian
U.S. | 2021 | Documentary
87 minutes | English

Filmed in 2020 and 2021, during the height of the pandemic, this documentary features riveting spoken-word performances from 36 of the most dynamic poets of the St. Louis region. The film's collection of intergenerational voices crosses color lines, cultures, religious backgrounds, and gender and sexual orientations, with the poets delivering provocative messages across a range of social issues.