The documentary film Louder Than a Bomb, produced and directed by Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs, follows four teams as they prepare for and compete in Chicago's youth poetry slam. The film, which has been picking up awards from film festivals all across the country, will open May 18 at the IFC Center in New York City. Visit www.louderthanabombfilm.com for screening dates in a city near you.
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