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Poetic Energy Needed In Society is a documentary portrait of Houston's vibrant spoken-word poetry community. Directed by Mikell Limbrick and produced by Limbrick alongside Liz Faublas and Carlos Wallace under the Sol-Caritas banner, the film runs approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes and celebrates the city’s diverse voices and stagecraft. The project features a cast that includes Brittney Chauntell Alexander (Lady 380), Yolan Young (Yolan Apoetspoet), Hobert Philpott (Black Snow), Kiara McFee (Keyah-Soul), LaSyndria F. Gnagbe (Adam's Eve Poetry), and Robert Deon Bob (Scott Free). The documentary has earned 12 wins and 35 nominations across various film festival circuits, underscoring the strength of Houston’s spoken-word scene on a global stage. For fans in Houston, there are upcoming public appearances and performances by key collaborators, including Lady 380 who regularly brings her poetry to local stages.