Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices

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

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

[HBO] HD. 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.

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

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

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

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