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Release Date:
June 8, 2021
Original Title:
P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Sol-Caritas
iRise Filmz
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: PG-13
Runtime: 133
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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Associate Producer:
Tonyai Palmer
Liz Faublas
Cinematography:
Mikell Limbrick
Director:
Mikell Limbrick
Editor:
Mikell Limbrick
Executive Producer:
Carlos Wallace
Producer:
Mikell Limbrick
Production Assistant:
Kimberly Vopat
Junelle Pleshette Berry
Lauren Guillet
Writer:
Liz Faublas
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