- Actors: Mos Def, Russell Simmons, Steve Colman, Nikki Giovanni, Suheir Hammad
- Producers: Mos Def, Russell Simmons, A. Ty Risby, Allen Kelman, Danny Simmons
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Hbo (Warner)
- Release Date: Aug 31 2004
- Run Time: 120 minutes
- ASIN: B00026L9B6
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#43,656 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #4 in DVD > TV Shows > TV Series > TV Series By Letter > D > Def Poetry
- #45 in DVD > Documentary > Series & Studios > HBO
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4.3 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will have you laughing and tearing in the same episode.., Jan 14 2005
By ChcltKss - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Russell Simmons Presents:Def P (DVD)
This DVD is definitely a must have for all dvd collectors. As Mos Def stated in a few of the shows, these artists get up there and say things you may already be thinking. They will have you laughing at times, and will have you reflecting on the state of our society at others. As they show clips of the audience, you find every skin tone and age up in there and its a beautiful thing to see them all laughing together and even shedding tears together...It's deep..Based on my experience from Def Comedy Jam, I was expecting all of the artists to be African American, but Russell mixed it up with Caucasians, Asians and Arabs which was HOT...We never really know how different people look at the world and this gives you a glimpse into what each person sees and what they've been through.
DEFinitely a classic!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Food 4 the Soul, Sep 8 2004
By Jose R. Fabrega - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Russell Simmons Presents:Def P (DVD)
I caught this show on HBO by chance and became a fan instantly. If you are a person who appreciates any kind of art form, you will find true value in these performances. These poems are a window into the different cultures in our world and they allow you to relate to and understand other people and ourselves. This season has 4 episodes. However, I encourage you to also get Season 2 particularly (I have up until Season 3). On Episode 2 Danny Hoch did a piece on 9/11. Simply outstanding! It was at once somber, funny, sarcastic, introspective, sad, in short the most brilliant performance. Same goes to a performance by "Black Ice" which was Hip-Hop, yet anti-gangsta... awesome!! Beau Sia is also incredible with a hyperbolic performance about the "Asian Invasion". They alone make it a must have for anyone with an appreciation for poetry. I must warn you language can be explicit at times.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
dvd collection "must have", Sep 14 2004
By Courtney Aycock - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Russell Simmons Presents:Def P (DVD)
This DVD is wonderful and gives proof that the spoken word is the strongest force out there. Russell Simmons has truly captured and presented a raw form of unbelievable talent of everyday people and those more notable. These poets will touch and pierce your very soul and leave you laughing, crying, mad and happy. After the first episode, you will be hooked.
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