Product Details

• Producers: Russell Simmons
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital-Plus 2.0)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: HBO Home Video
• DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
• Run Time: 280 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0027PA09M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,854 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Kids Are Alright!, October 23, 2009

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This review is from: Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices (DVD)

This DVD is an outstanding example of what reality T.V. could and should be. The series follows several poetry slam competition teams on their way to the Washington D.C. finals. Russell Simmons has presented a great cross section of the talented young people involved. Their coaching sessions and competitve performances will serve as inspiration to youth and adults alike. At times extremely moving; it is always thought provoking. The set includes extra complete performances of edited recitations. I have recommended this to teachers in my area and they are as excited about it as I am! I'd recommend this to their students too! Be aware that there is language and imagery that some may take exception to. I thought it was thrilling!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE YOUTH THE MEDIA NEEDS TO WRITE ABOUT, August 31, 2009

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This review is from: Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices (DVD)

I watched all 7 episodes and even ordered HBO on Demand just to hear these young people from all across the country spit about the various topics affecting their lives. This was an awesome series and I hope that all the youths who missed the series are able to get the DVD set. So often we see the youth of America portrayed negatively. These young poets are definitely role models for other kids. A must see for all, not just youths.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in delivery, delighted about what I got, July 28, 2010

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Rosetta Pitts - See all my reviews
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Received DVD in an ample amount of time but was disappointed when I received the 2nd of a 2 disc set. Per the product description I was suppose to get a 7 part HBO series, instead I got 5-7 parts...no 1-6 parts at all. Again, I was disappointed because I did not see the Youth Speak group from my immediate area perform. They would have been in the 1-6 episodes. Guess I can't complain too much considering how much I paid for the DVD...I just will not use this business in the future because I was given misleading information.