As a person of color who is also a SLAM Poet, i went to see this movie simply because Pinero was so very influential for the art form. His work is beautiful and truthful and often it is that which is killing us that inspires us to write. Bratt does a good job...initially it takes time to warm to his portrayal (his supermodel good looks)....but he does well. Well directed. Great badge of authenticity with other actors who lived through the time. A commendable attempt at production by John Leguizamo and company. If you really want to hear some beautiful, raw and real words, then this is the movie for you. If you are middle America, and unwilling to open your eyes to this world that is so very real and part of the fabric of America, then perhaps you should forget about it.