TO BE HEARD

Three Bronx teens participate in a radical poetry writing and performance workshop. Their journey celebrates the value of poetry, the impact of devoted teachers and friends, and the power that comes from writing your own life story.

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Directors: Edwin Martinez, Roland Legiardi-Laura, Deborah Shaffer and Amy Sultan

Producers: James Angelo, Jill Angelo, Roland Legiardi-Laura, Edwin Martinez, Deborah Shaffer, Amy Sultan

Cinematographer: Edwin Martinez

Editor: Edwin Martinez

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Winner: Special Jury Prize, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)

Winner: Audience Award, Sarasota Film Festival

Winner: Best Documentary, Teaneck International Film Festival

Winner: Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC Film Festival

Winner: Audience Award, Nantucket Film Festival

Winner: Best Documentary, San Diego Latino Film Festival

Winner: Best Documentary, Victoria Film Festival

Official Selection: NY Times Critics Pick

Official Selection: IDFA Film Festival

Official Selection: Full Frame Film Festival

Official Selection: Camden International Film Festival (CIFF)

Official Selection: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

Official Selection: Silverdocs Documentary Festival

Official Selection: Film Columbia Film Festival

Official Selection: New York International Latino Film Festival

Official Selection: Wordstock Film Festival

Official Selection: Portland International Film Festival

Official Selection: Vermont International Film Festival

and others.

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Originally aired on PBS in 2012