

Slam
Words make sense of a world that won't.
6.9(26)19981h 44m1
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.
TMDB
6.9/10
26 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- restored
Top billed cast



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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereSundance Film Festival20 Jan 1998
- TheatricalR7 Oct 1998
AustraliaAU
- PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival (restoration)3 Aug 2023
Frequently asked questions
- When was Slam released?
- Slam was released on 7 October 1998.
- Where can I watch Slam online?
- Slam is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Slam?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Slam is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Slam?
- Slam holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 26 votes.
- Who directed Slam?
- Slam (1998) was directed by Marc Levin.
- How long is Slam?
- Slam runs for 1h 44m.











