STARZ launches spoken word contest, 'Share Your Voice', for its new series 'America To Me'

As students, teachers and administrators struggle to maintain balance in the racially diversed educational instutues, students share their thoughts on being an American, today.
PUBLISHED AUG 22, 2018

Starz, announced that submissions are being accepted from U.S. students for the opportunity to win a $25,000 scholarship from the 'Share Your Voice' spoken word contest in conjunction with the new STARZ Original series 'America to Me', debuting Sunday, August 26 at 10 PM ET/PT.

The 10-part documentary series from Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steve James and Participant Media highlights the power of spoken word and the contest challenges students aged 14 to 19 to answer the question, “What does America mean to me?” in a 60-second original spoken word video.

Entry submissions are being accepted through October 7 via Instagram or Twitter using #AmericatoMeContest and #STARZ hashtags or by uploading it to the official website. A panel of judges will select the top five finalists whose videos will be posted on the website on October 14, giving America the opportunity to vote and select a winner through October 22.

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