[Posted by Brandon]
To produce our next video, I've been attending, and filming, a lot of Open Mic Poetry events at Busboys & Poets in Washington, DC. And the whole experience has really shown me that poetry is in the DNA of our country.
Interviewing a range of poets, and speaking to them about free speech and open expression, it sounds like I’m talking with the forefathers of the country – or at least their great-great-grandchildren. These sincere young artists believe that, through open mic poetry, they can express themselves freely, communicate and connect with other people, and nurture a community of diverse voices... all leading to a healthier democracy.
They really live and breathe it. And I’d say the First Amendment is alive and well in their art.
Enjoy this teaser, “Poetry Is...", until the full-length version of the video is released on June 1st.
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