Don't Be Nice

In the high-stakes world of slam poetry, a team of young African-American, Afro-Hispanic and queer poets from New York City must confront their personal demons and push their art to the limit in order to succeed. With the guidance of a demanding coach, they delve deep into their experiences of police violence, racism, and cultural erasure to create powerful, heartfelt poems that challenge the status quo. But as they prepare for the National Poetry Slam Championship, they must confront the harsh reality that their unapologetic truths may not be enough to win over judges and audience members who favor more crowd-pleasing performances. Will their raw, unfiltered voices be able to cut through the noise and bring home the victory, or will they fall short in their quest for the title? Don't Be Nice is a gripping and thought-provoking documentary that explores race, identity, gender, and sexual politics in America today, all through the lens of a group of talented young poets determined to make their voices heard.

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