To thousands of youth across America, Saul Williams has defined and redefined poetry as an accessible, living art form. His poetry has served as the archetype for a new generation of poets and spoken word artists.
His groundbreaking work as a writer and actor in the critically acclaimed film, Slam (Sundance's Grand Jury Prize '98; Cannes' Camera D'Or '98), placed him as a figuehead of the spoken work/slam poetry movement that has spread across the United States and culminated in such commercial successes as Def Poetry Jam.
Saul is the aurthor of three collections of poetry. His musical debut, Amethyst Rock Star (2001) was produced by legendary rock/hip hop producer Rick Rubin and received high praises.
Willams has lectured and presented his work at nearly one hundred universities and colleges here and abroad. Saul has performed, toured, and lectured across the world and perhaps, the nation's youngest poet to have his writings added to the curriculum of dozens of high schools and colleges across the country. Saul has made several television appearances. His writings appear in several anthologies and periodicals.
