Brave New Voices on HBO

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Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices, chronicles the lives of teen poets from seven cities around the nation as they prepare to compete in Youth Speaks’ annual Brave New Voices Festival.

Brave New Voices is a monumental festival that features teen poetry slam champions from cities, rural, and suburban areas from all over the world. Held in a different city each year, Brave New Voices has taken place at esteemed venues such as the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian, The San Francisco Opera House, The Apollo Theater, and the Chicago Theater, drawing thousands of audiences each year.

Beginning April 5th at 11PM, follow America’s brightest young talents as they strive to reach the pinnacle of slam poetry. Sharing their most personal thoughts and emmotions as they face inner battles, family tragedy, and the pressures of competition, these poets use words open minds and explore possibilities. Narrated by Queen Latifah, Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices, airs every Sunday at 11PM.