Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices Season 1

S1 E1 • 28m • HD15

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

S1 E2 • 28m • HD15

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

S1 E3 • 28m • HD15

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

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

S1 E5 • 28m • HD15

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

S1 E6 • 27m • HD15

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

S1 E7 • 54m • HD15

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