Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices | Season 1 | Episode 2

Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

TV-MA | 29 MIN

With only a few weeks before the finals, the real work begins for teams in Philadelphia, Honolulu and Ann Arbor. New faces include Alysia and Josh, two Philly poets; Jamaica, immersed in the culture and traditions of Hawaii; Attai, a former prodigy striving to add substance to his style; and Ben and Aimee, part of a team trying to counter stereotypes of white upperclass kids.

1.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

Young poets compete in qualifying events for the chance to represent their city at the Brave New Voices 2008 National Slam Championship.

2.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

With only a few weeks before the Washington finals, the real work begins for poetry teams in Philadelphia, Honolulu and Ann Arbor.

3.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

In New York, Britney's words help B. Yung face up to his emotions. Ann Arbor poets Aimee, Carolyn and Fiona practice a three-part poem.

4.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

With the Nationals around the corner, Ray, the Ft. Lauderdale coach, faces a difficult choice that will impact both Jasmine and Jon.

5.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

After arriving in Washington, 45 teams head to the Atlas Theater for the National Slam Poetry quarterfinals.

6.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

Ten Slam survivors square off in two five-team semifinals staged on different Smithsonian stages, with each team performing four poems.

7.Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

Season Finale. The finest youth poets in America take center stage for the Brave New Voices Championship, held at the Lincoln Theatre.