Slam - Slam - Blu-ray

Aspiring poet Ray Joshua (Saul Williams) may have wanted to escape the pressures of Southeast D.C., but that seemed impossible after he got caught up in a drug deal gone wrong. While behind bars, he survives and thrives through his rapping talent, and through the attentions of writing teacher Lauren (Sonja Sohn), who encourages him to hone his skills. Acclaimed drama co-scripted by the leads also stars Bonz Malone, Beau Sia, Lawrence Wilson. 103 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurette; theatrical trailer.