The story’s topic is unfortunately becoming more and more of a problem in our world. The piece’s modern twist on Romeo & Juliet brings our generation’s problem into focus. The first things that hit you are the rhymes of a poet, the perfect way to complement Shakespeare. His words are serious as well as comical, even bringing our slang under the microscope. The interviews are real and detailed, and strike us with its intense drama. It basically mixes a poetry slam with a soap-opera, which only emphasizes this story's seriousness even more. This well structured piece would be a great collection to any radio station's playlist.
Review of Oakland Scenes: Snapshots of a Community
Carlos Maeda
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 01:55 PM
The story’s topic is unfortunately becoming more and more of a problem in our world. The piece’s modern twist on Romeo & Juliet brings our generation’s problem into focus. The first things that hit you are the rhymes of a poet, the perfect way to complement Shakespeare. His words are serious as well as comical, even bringing our slang under the microscope. The interviews are real and detailed, and strike us with its intense drama. It basically mixes a poetry slam with a soap-opera, which only emphasizes this story's seriousness even more. This well structured piece would be a great collection to any radio station's playlist.