Last Poets Movie Screening afterparty - San Jose

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EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT - DEC. 22, 2005 "THE POETS ARE GOING TO TOUCH A WHOLE NEW GENERATION" - Kanye West "THE FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF RAP" - David Bowie The authors of works such as "When the Revolution Comes", "This is Madness" and "Niggers are Scared of Revolution", The Last Poets are one of the most important cultural and politcal figures in american music and culture, enlightening a whole generation in the 1970s about racism, poverty and other African American societal concerns. The Last Poets - 1969, Mt. Morris Park, Harlem. Young poets, honoring the anniversary of Malcolm X's birthday fused poetry and music and became warriors with words igniting the civil rights movement with their artisitc expression. Nearly 35 years later at another critical juncture in our nations history, they collaborate with the most conscious minds in today's hip hop world to produce a record of unprecedented artistry and intellect. The Poets' reputation preceeded them and each of the guest artists from Badu to Chuck D. to Common to Kanye West paid hommage and honor to the men who continue to mold and inspire their work. For three years they continue their struggle, to create their record under hostile,political and economic conditions. "When We Come Together" trails them from the first track laid down in the East Village in 2002 to a triumphant return to Harlem with a concert in August 2005. WATCH THE TRAILER: http://www.jambetta.com/thelastpoets/videos/ EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT DECEMBER 22 @ CAMERA 12 Thursday 7:00pm Camera 12 Cinema 201 South 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113 408-998-3300 www.cameracinemas.com Purchase presale tickets now for $10 ****[SEATS ARE LIMITED] ***** Contact Ramas at 408-799-9119 FREE After Party at The Sofa Lounge !!!! With DJ CUTSO & Strictly 7[/b]. !!! NO COVER with TICKET! !!!!!!!