Series
Def Poetry
2002 · 6 seasons · Documentary
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- 8.2
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Overview
Def Poetry, also known as Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry Jam, which was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer, is an HBO television series produced by hip-hop music entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series presents performances by established spoken word poets, as well as up-and-coming ones. Well-known actors and musicians will often surprise the audience by showing up to recite their own original poems. The show is hosted by Mos Def. Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. As he did on Def Comedy, Simmons appears at the end of every episode to thank the audience.
Details
- First aired
- January 18, 2002
- Last aired
- March 2, 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 44
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
- Season 14 episodes · 2002
- Season 27 episodes · 2002
- Season 37 episodes · 2003
- Season 410 episodes · 2004
- Season 510 episodes · 2005
- Season 66 episodes · 2007
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