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Quick facts
- Released
- January 18, 2002
- Rating
- TV-MA
- IMDb
- tt0329823
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Def Poetry about?
- Def Poetry, also known as Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry Jam, which was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer, is an HBO television series produced by hip-hop music entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series presents performances by established spoken word poets, as well as up-and-coming ones. Well-known actors and musicians will often surprise the audience by showing up to recite their own original poems. The show is hosted by Mos Def. Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. As he did on Def Comedy, Simmons appears at the end of every episode to thank the audience.
- When was Def Poetry released?
- Def Poetry is a 2002 documentary series.
- Where can I watch Def Poetry?
- You can watch Def Poetry with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.