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IF THE POET is the moving, irreverent and inspiring story of Ian French, aka “IF”, beginning with his ‘terrifying’ slam debut at age of 50 and culminating in his obsessed quest to win the World Cup of Slam Poetry in Paris, France. It is also the touching story of the unlikely relationship between 54 year-old IF and his poetic coach and mentor, the renown 29 year-old Ghanaian-Canadian poet and recording artist Ian Keteku, who IF calls “Canada’s greatest living poet”. From IF’s ADHD-fueled youth, run-ins with the police, and intense struggle to escape secondary school with a sliver of self-worth, to his becoming a successful entrepreneur and father, IF is one of Canada’s most highly decorated and recognized Performance Poets. IF THE POET is a captivating look inside the wild world of slam poetry and an unflinching look IF’s obsession with spoken word, the price he has paid for that obsession as he transforms his personal demons into poetic anthems. It shares the mesmerizing evolution of IF and Keteku’s friendship as they practice, bleed, sweat and bond in preparation for the World Championship. All the while raising the emotional and personal stakes for IF to rise to the elite creation and performance level that Keteku demands. IF’s message of empowerment, transformation and personal expression is a true inspiration for all ages.

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Released: October 1, 2015
Runtime: 51 min
Genres: Documentary Biography
Cast: Ian French
Crew: Ian French Kim Saltarski

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