Louder Than a Bomb (RAFF)

Directed by Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs / 2010 / USA / 99 min

“A rousing crowd pleaser of the highest order.” -Gapersblock.com

“Genuinely stirring…irresistible.” -Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

This multiple award-winning documentary follows several passionate and talented high school students as they prepare for the world’s largest youth poetry slam. Every year since 2001, over six hundred students from sixty Chicago schools come together to compete in Louder Than A Bomb. This riveting film captures the experiences of four teams as they share their personal challenges and perceptions of the world through poetry. These young competitors bring an energetic enthusiasm and astonishing wisdom through their poems that emotionally impact the audience. Louder Than A Bomb also reveals how the team members become a family as they support each other in developing their writing. This is a film that will leave viewers with new perceptions on life, relationships, and creativity.

The screening will be followed by a special video discussion and Q+A session with one of the poets from this documentary!

Check out the trailer for Louder Than A Bomb here.

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Tickets: Adult Individual Screening $12, Student/Low Income Individual Screening $6 (all prices plus applicable taxes and fees)

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Babes in Arms: As per fire regulations, every body that goes into the auditorium must have a ticket, including infants. For this performance, complimentary tickets will be provided for babes in arms. Please inform Ticket Centre staff if you will be bringing a child under 2 years of age.