Def Poetry (2002)
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.
Where to watch Def Poetry
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | HBO Max | — | — |
| Ireland | HBO Max | — | — |
| New Zealand | HBO Max | — | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | OSN+ | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | OSN+ | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Def Poetry in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Def Poetry about?
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. Def Poetry is a Documentary series, first aired on 2002-01-18, 6 seasons and 44 episodes.
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In the United Kingdom, Def Poetry streams on HBO Max. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
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