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Williams; who performs in poetry slams and who gets incarcerated in a Washington, D.C. jail for a minor drug offense. “Slam,” which was partially shot in the D.C. « jail, was a labor of love for director Levin and for its * actors, who all took part in writing their charac* ters. What is unusual about “Slam,” however, is the * focus on performance poetry as the main character’s means of escape from his confinement. Structurally, “Slam” is a conventional drama, ►'*- with its central conflict revolving around Ray’s future and the difficult choices he faces: to accept his punishment and get on with his life; to fight - and most likely to lose; or to run away. The movie’s open-ended conclusion, where the monolithic and soaring Washington Monument serves as a visual metaphor for the obstacles and options he faces, may frustrate those who crave closure.
If “Slam” feels unfinished, however, it is more '• like a poem that has been polished, not until its form shines, but until its message has been rubbed raw. ’ • International awards for “Slam” include the top •. - Cannes Film Festival award for a first film in . 1998; the 1998 Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film festival; and the IFP Gotham/Perry Ellis award. You can see this RAAC sponsored movie at The Theatre on Gay Street Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m. " Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students. (R, 100 minutes)
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