Movies Like Spoken Word

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American coming-of-age drama film about an English teacher who inspires his students through poetry at a prestigious...

8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film starring Eminem in his film debut as white rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. The movie follows Jimmy's journey to establish...

Poetic Justice is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by John Singleton, featuring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur in lead roles.

Hustle & Flow is a 2005 American drama film that follows a Memphis hustler and pimp as he pursues a career as a rapper with the support of his...

Love Jones is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film about a young black poet in Chicago who begins dating a talented photographer, exploring...

Precious is a 2009 American drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels, based on the novel Push by Sapphire. It follows the story of a...

The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington. It is based on the true story of debate coach Melvin B....

The Words is a 2012 American mystery romantic drama film, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by a young writer who attains literary success by...

For Colored Girls is a 2010 American drama film that delves into the lives of twenty nameless black females, each representing a character from a...

Half Nelson is a 2006 American drama film about a middle-school teacher, Dan Dunne, who forms a unique friendship with a student after she uncovers...

Brown Sugar is a 2002 American romantic comedy film starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. The story revolves around childhood friends Sidney and Dre,...