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P.E.N.S.

Poetic Energy Needed in Society
Jun 8, 2021 · 2h 13m
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There is a cultural tide rising in Houston. Amid the city's museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant nightlife exists a cache of the nation's most prolific spoken word artists. The community of poets is as diverse as the city it represents. Their words are etched in the very fabric of H-town. Their story, once the city's best-kept secret, will finally be told. The "P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)" highlights the poetry scene of Houston, Texas. The film adaptation and powerful message is the brainchild of director Mikell "Fetti" Limbrick and executive producer, Carlos Wallace.

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CAST

Carlos Wallace
Himself
Tiffany Scales
The Wordmatician
Robert E. Timmons II
Sleight
Robert Deon Bob
Scott Free
Shawn Bayonne
Midas Touch
Lakia Mitchell
Kanei
Hobert Philpott
Black Snow
Varion Howard
Se7en
Directed by Mikell Limbrick

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$50,000
Revenue
—
Production
Sol-Caritas, iRise Filmz
Country
US

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