Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices, Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices 05

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

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

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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.

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

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

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