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Slam

6.919981h 44mRMovieDrama

Raymond Joshua, a young black performance poet, is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge in a Washington, D.C. jail. Although the confining prison walls do little to shield him from danger, it is within those walls that…

DirectorMarc Levin
WritersMarc Levin·Saul Williams
ProducersHenri M. Kessler·David Peipers

Where to watch

Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marc Levin

SWSaul Williams
Saul Williams
Ray Joshua
SSSonja Sohn
Sonja Sohn
Lauren Bell
BM
Bonz Malone
Hopha
LW
Lawrence Wilson
Big Mike
BSBeau Sia
Beau Sia
Jimmy Huang
AT
Andre Taylor
China
MS
Momolu Stewart
Bay (Jail Rapper)
RJ
Ron Jones
Do Wop Cop
RS
Reamer Shedrick
Do Wop Cop
AL
Allan E. Lucas
Chief C.O.
DJ
Dominic Chianese Jr.
Officer Dom
JG
Jerome Goldman
Jail Class Poet 'Why'

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Slam — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Slam?

Slam is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Slam on Netflix?

No, Slam is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla.

Is Slam on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Slam isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Slam for free?

Slam is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.