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P.E.N.S.

Jun 8, 2021
2h 13m
★ 0.0

Poetic Energy Needed in Society

Overview

There is a cultural tide rising in Houston. Amid the city's museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant nightlife exists a cache of the nation's most prolific spoken word artists. The community of poets is as diverse as the city it represents. Their words are etched in the very fabric of H-town. Their story, once the city's best-kept secret, will finally be told. The "P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)" highlights the poetry scene of Houston, Texas. The film adaptation and powerful message is the brainchild of director Mikell "Fetti" Limbrick and executive producer, Carlos Wallace.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Sol-Caritas
iRise Filmz

P.E.N.S. Trailers

Cast

Carlos Wallace

Himself

Carlos Wallace

Tiffany Scales

The Wordmatician

Tiffany Scales

Robert E. Timmons II

Sleight

Robert E. Timmons II

Robert Deon Bob

Scott Free

Robert Deon Bob

Shawn Bayonne

Midas Touch

Shawn Bayonne

Lakia Mitchell

Kanei

Lakia Mitchell

Hobert Philpott

Black Snow

Hobert Philpott

Varion Howard

Se7en

Varion Howard

Kiara McFee

Keyah-Soul

Kiara McFee

Felicia Hankins

Miracle

Felicia Hankins

Yolan Young

Yolan Apoetspoet

Yolan Young

Alexis Garrett

Words From Rasta

Alexis Garrett

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