Def Poetry (2002)
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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.
First Air Date: 2002-01-18
Last Air Date: 2007-03-02
Number of Seasons: 6
Number of Episodes: 44
Networks: HBO
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Ep. 1: The Making of Russel Simmons Presents Def Poetry
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