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Committing Poetry in Times of War
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Websitecommittingpoetry.com
InfluencesMichael Moore, Wes Anderson, Mike Nichols
Directorsstavros, Dogone Pictures
AwardsBest Human Rights Film Award (Taos Mt Film Festival), Nomiantionbest Documentary (Everglades International Film Festival South Africa), Poetry Film of the Year (Telluride Talking Gourds Festival)
FestivalsTacoma International Film Festival, Taos Mountain Film Festival, Northern New Mexico International Film Festival, Global Peace Film Festival, Everglades International Film Festival, Bay Street Film Festival, Christopher Coppolla's Pah Fest, Telluride Talking Gourds Festival, East Lansing Film Festival, Santa Fe Film Festival, New Mexico Film Expo, International Film Festival of England, International Sweet Onion Film Festival
Professional AffiliationsNational Lawyers Guild, Ubuntuworks

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HeroesDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Rv. Desmond Tutu, Thich Nhat Hanh

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Occupation:Documentary films and peacemaking

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Greetings and welcome to the official Committing Poetry In Times of War Myspace page! Committing Poetry In Times of War is a new film about the power of the voice to speak truth in times of censorship and repression. The film documents the case of several public school teachers who lost their jobs or were suspended due to their refusal to censor the poetry of their students in a Slam Poetry club, or remove student artwork or views questioning the war in Iraq. Situated within the context of enforced patriotism and police repression, the words of the poets speak truth to power and challenge the complacent and unquestioned march to war. Promoting peace, social justice, and above all, the freedom of creative expression and the passion of living a poetic life, Committing Poetry In Times of War urges us all to "Commit Poetry" and live our lives bravely and passionately in the face of forces that would quiet our creative spirits and take away the very freedoms that we are supposedly fighting for.

We invite you to stop by our page often - we will be changing the trailers periodically and also posting updates on showings, festivals, and other opportunities for you to see the film, buy the DVD, and "Commit Poetry" in your own life.

To learn more about the film, the poets, and products associated with the film such as the DVD, T-shirts, posters, and more, be sure and visit us at WWW.COMMITTINGPOETRY.COM

Send a Committing Poetry ecard to your friends HERE

FILM CREDITS:

UBUNTUWORKS presents a DOGONE PICTURE

DIRECTED and EDITED by STAVROS

Executive Producer ERIC SIROTKIN

Live Performances by ADAN BACA, SOCORRO ROMO, DEMETRIA MARTINEZ, TONY SANTIAGO, ERIN AMBROSE, JASS, THE RUFFIANS, CARLOS CONTRERAS, PRISCILLA BACA y CANDELARIA, MANUEL GONZALES, DANNY SOLIS, KENN RODRIGUEZ & ZACHARY RICHARD

With Music by STAVROS, BLACK 47, JENNY BIRD, SINA SOUL, BENGA & WALSH, SORBENT

WWW.UBUNTUWORKS.COM

WWW.DOGONEPICTURES.COM

Be sure and check us out on You Tube to see more of our videos, such as the clip below:

Who I'd like to meet:
All those willing to commit to a poetic life of justice and creative expression

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Mar 27 2009 5:16 PM

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Jan 28 2009 12:51 PM

WoOt WoO!!
Le Slamophone





Jan 14 2009 10:18 AM

Dear poetical criminals !

Shame I haven't yet had the time
To let you know what, to us, matters :
Here's who we are, in a few words,
Or should I say, in a few letters ...



"Le Slamophone is a tribute
To this one lesson we've been missing
To these slam poets who remind us
To get along, we need to listen ..."


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Dec 6 2008 5:14 AM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM



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Nov 2 2008 12:15 PM

Soutenez l’action téléthon:

Venez slamer et dire vos maux pour soutenir les malades, à l'occasion du Grand Slam de paname spéciale Téléthon le 25 novembre 2008, en vue des 30h du téléthon qui se dérouleront le 5 et 6 décembre 2008 avec France 2.
Ils sont près de 4 millions en France à être touchés par des maladies rares, encore trop mal connues. Grâce au Téléthon, il y a aujourd'hui une trentaine d'essais sur l'homme, en cours ou en préparation. Mais il y a urgence. Face à la maladie nous n'avançons jamais assez vite.

"le Grand Slam de Paname"

Venez slamer et dire vos maux pour soutenir les malades, à loccasion du Grand Slam de paname spéciale Téléthon le 25 novembre 2008


mardi 25 novembre 2008
Le Divan du Monde
King Bobo, Rahman et Ambre vous invitent à une compétition de slam poésie suivie d'une scène ouverte
"le Grand Slam de Paname"
1er prix 150€
pour participer au tournoi il faut préalablement se qualifier sur une des scènes partenaires du tournoi (annoncées sur http://www. universlam. com).
Inscription à la scène ouverte à partir de 19h00 et avant 19h30.
Captation vidéo
19h00 à 23h30
entrée : 5€
Le Divan du Monde
75 rue des Martyrs - Paris 18
M° Pigalle, Abbesses ou Anvers
Parking Anvers :11, Bd Rochechouart 9ème
Tél. 01 42 52 02 46
http://www. universlam. com
http://www. rahman. fr
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Sep 13 2008 10:35 PM

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Sep 10 2008 5:11 AM

invite

Opening at Midnight EST Wednesday Night! Event will run 24 hours as always.

There will be a linking Blog posted by me to take you to the Harmony Pub page when it is open so you can get there easily.

This week the challenge is to write to tomorrow's generation what you did to promote peace on Earth!

Bring poems, stories, pictures, videos, and most importantly yourself! Stand up and be counted!

Tell us what your idea of a utopian better tomorrow would be!

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Aug 29 2008 1:44 AM


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Aug 19 2008 9:01 PM

if you come to Paris?
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mardi 30 septembre 2008
Le Divan du Monde
King Bobo, Rahman et Ambre & lumière vous invitent à une compétition de slam poésie suivie d'une scène ouverte
"le Grand Slam de Paname"
1er prix 150€
pour participer au tournoi il faut préalablement se qualifier sur une des scènes partenaires du tournoi (annoncées sur http://www. universlam. com).
Inscription à la scène ouverte à partir de 19h00 et avant 19h30.
Captation vidéo et itv du vainqueur par Ambre Foulquier-Dione (france inter)
19h00 à 23h30
entrée : 5€
Le Divan du Monde
75 rue des Martyrs - Paris 18
M° Pigalle, Abbesses ou Anvers
Parking Anvers :11, Bd Rochechouart 9ème
Tél. 01 42 52 02 46
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http://www. rahman. fr
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Aug 13 2008 3:14 PM

Dear Fire Spitter, Dear Wisdom Speaker,

Our bridge has grown by one more stone ! Please allow me to introduce the fun inside the Slamophone …

It all started with the idea that SLAM is too live, too diverse, each syllable - unsellable, every ephemerical verse being too fierce to be coerced … Plus, this new cuisine needs no chef ! Tables are turning everywhere, and France cannot be left for deaf.

So with camera in hand, we've taken the country by storm; videalistic is the spirit, originality the norm. We started out with 50 vids, now we are up to 360, from Montreal down to Marseille, from Pointe-à-Pitre to Gai Paree.

Take any door and come on in. Be curious, you will be served : 360 clips around our way, 360 clicks around the word …


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Aug 1 2008 10:21 PM

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Jun 19 2008 5:54 AM





mardi 22 juillet 2008
Le Divan du Monde
King Bobo, Rahman et Ambre & lumière vous invitent à une compétition de slam poésie suivie d'une scène ouverte
"le Grand Slam de Paname"
1er prix 150€
Inscription libre à partir de 19h00 et avant 19h30. Nombre maximum de participants: 24
Captation vidéo et itv du vainqueur par Ambre Foulquier-Dione (france inter)
19h00 à 23h30
entrée : 5€
Le Divan du Monde
75 rue des Martyrs - Paris 18
M° Pigalle, Abbesses ou Anvers
Parking Anvers :11, Bd Rochechouart 9ème
Tél. 01 42 52 02 46
http://www. divandumonde. com
myspace. com/divandumonde
myspace. com/timalfranceinter
http://www. universlam. com
http://www. rahman. fr
"le Grand Slam de Paname" Règlement:
-S'inscrire personnellement auprès du présentateur
(pour le tirage au sort de l'ordre de passage)
-Se présenter sur scène quand on est appelé
-Interpréter son texte sur la scène
-Ne pas dépasser 3 minutes
-N'utiliser ni musique, ni décor, ni costume, ni accessoires
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Jun 12 2008 6:53 PM

and again.
xx
Helên





Jun 12 2008 6:48 PM

Many thanks for the friend add.
very best wishes
HT
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May 16 2008 6:07 AM

keepin' the word going...

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May 6 2008 6:16 AM

It's time to stand up. Get up, get up! Its time to stand up, get up!

The prophets don't praise prosecution. Step on our rights is the new infusion.
Silence has never been so loud! Step up poets, make me proud!
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Mar 21 2008 8:53 AM

Salut CommittingPoetryinTimesofWar, Vive le printemps!!


Vendredi 21 mars 2008
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Mar 18 2008 8:03 PM

Thanks for your intro..and the trailer review. Keep on your path..together we shall work to spread the light.
Y.H.B.III





Mar 18 2008 6:19 PM

Thanks for your support!

Great message you stand for - passion and determination and inspiration!

Cheers...

YHBIII
(it's O's war now) Worldwide Progressives





Mar 5 2008 4:04 PM

We've now had 5 years of lies about Iraq: 9/11, WMD's, freedom. The real reasons were oil, profiteering, fascism. Not just Bush, but the news media, most of congress, and all who remain silent. And now they'll use fear to quash dissent. It's nothing new -- it's been going on for ages. War, poverty, ecocide, arrogant bullying --they're all from greed and fear, which come from ignorance. ♥ But it's not too late -- we can still learn to make peace. Talk with people. Love, Eric
Atomic Dreamer





Mar 5 2008 1:47 PM

greetings. keep talking the talk and walking the walk.


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