Product Details

• Actors: Mos Def, Russell Simmons, Black Ice, Lemon, Georgia Me
• Producers: Mos Def, Russell Simmons, A. Ty Risby, Allen Kelman, Danny Simmons
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• DVD Release Date: April 5, 2005
• Run Time: 175 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0007GP5WA
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,283 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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• For more information about "Def Poetry - Season 2" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

• This is item 2 in The Def Poetry Series.

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

HOSTED BY POPULAR MUSICIAN & ACTOR MOS DEF, THIS ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES FEATURES TALENTED CONTEMPORARY URBAN POETS, WELL-KNOWN MUSICIANS & COMEDIANS, & HIGHLIGHTS THEIR ORIGINAL MATERIAL, PRESENTED IN AN UNCENSORED & DEFINITELY UNPARALLELED DEF POETRY SETTING.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Show for our generation, April 7, 2005

By	Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Def Poetry is an entertaining HBO series that is far from a regular poetry reading. These poets all have a unique style of poetry. They hit the stage and run through their monologue like they are seasoned stage performers and some have the presence of actors and comediennes. Always mixing things up, the poets that hit the stage are of all races. In episode one an Asian poet hits the stage and runs through a monologue about the Asian race. White men and women hit the stage as well as African-American poets. This poetic melting pot is a groundbreaking show because the poets have the freedom to express themselves with limited boundaries as it seems no topic is off limits. At any moment you can see a poet talking about race issues, sexuality, infidelity, abortion, abuse, issues of the day, politics, and of course 9-11. Curse words are not bleeped, being that this is a cable series, the poets get wild. The most common topic it seems is race.

Def Poetry is a show for our generation. The show is hosted by rapper/actor Mos Def. Mos spits his own little monologue at the beginning of some episodes and he introduces each poet. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx performs in episode one of Season 2. He has a funny little poem called "Fashizzle My Nizzle," where his monologue is about getting with a woman who three days later gives him something to think about. Every poet has their own style and one poet whose monologue is based around 9/11 hits the stage with a book and reads. His monologue about a terrible event in U.S. history is performed so innocently that it brings a few chuckles from the crowd.

Def Poetry won a Peabody Award. Celebrities that drop by during season two include Jamie Foxx, Danny Hoch, Taylor Mali, Black Ice, Erykah Badu, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.

Erykah Badu is classic in her monologue about fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet, March 19, 2007

By	Alphanso "Nyack" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

I own all 4 seasons of Def Poetry released to date (03/19/07) and season 2 is the best season I have watched. I do enjoy watching all 4 seasons and have watched them several times, but if you buy any season of Def Poetry, season 2 is one to buy. Five stars all the way!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very powerful, well worth the money, April 10, 2005

By	Joseph Mccray - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've watched this a few times now, and I found it to be very moving. I loved the diversity of the poets as other reviewer made reference to. This is good - the performers are very creative and witty, they hit very close to home on several issues, the DVD has humor, it provokes thought, and is very REAL.

The other reviewer did make a very good point in that a lot of the poems focus on race issues, but some of the poets also focus on ghetto life, relationships, and other issues.

All in all - I would recommend this one to friends as something that is thought provoking while being very down to earth. Your mileage my vary of course - I hope this helps a potential buyer.