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Fighting Words (2007)A romantic drama set against the world of slam poetry competitions. Director:E. Paul EdwardsWriter:E. Paul Edwards |
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| Jeff Stearns | ... | ||
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Tara D'Agostino | ... | |
| Fred Willard | ... | ||
| Fred Williamson | ... | ||
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| Michael Parks | ... | ||
| Val Lauren | ... | ||
| Dominic Comperatore | ... | ||
| Jen Dede | ... | ||
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Vanessa Dorman | ... | |
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A romantic drama set against the world of slam poetry competitions.
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Rated R for sexual content and languageParents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 April 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Street Poet See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,753 (USA) (6 April 2007)Gross:
$35,081 (USA) (3 August 2007)Company Credits
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Written and directed by E. Paul Edwards, "Fighting Words" is a low-budget romantic drama set in the fringe world of slam poetry. Jake Thompson (Jeff Stearns) is the pained poet and Marni Elliot (Tara T'Agostino) the HIV-positive book publisher who takes an interest in the promising young man's person and work. C. Thomas Howell appears as a slime ball, cutthroat poet (and ex-boy friend of Marni) who will stop at nothing to keep Jake from winning a competition and the book deal that goes with it. Fred Willard puts in an appearance near the end as the emcee of the contest.
The movie is certainly well-intentioned, and it earns at least a few points for its unusual subject matter, but an overall amateurishness in the performances and direction relegates it to minor league status. Moreover, an air of contrivance in the storytelling - especially in the final third - goes a long way towards undercutting any credibility the film might have had.