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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
WritersSonja Sohn·Bonz Malone
ProducersHenri M. Kessler·Richard Stratton

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Availability shown for United States · 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 Kanopy, Hoopla and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Slam on Netflix?

No, Slam is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Slam on Amazon Prime Video?

Slam isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Slam for free?

Slam is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.