Troy Osaki is a UW Law student. He is also a multiple award winning poetry performer across the country. Troy recognizes poetry as a tool for healing, empowerment and revolution. Who inspired Troy to write and share his voice? How is he paying it forward? Watch this video to find out.
Read more of his poems at http://troyosaki.tumblr.com
Poem “Pens and Gavels” written and performed by Troy Osaki
Poem “Open Letter to Ourselves in the Future” written and performed by Troy Osaki, Kiawe Farr and Deqa Mumin
Co-Directed by Tay
Co-Directed, Written and Hosted by Val
Filmed by TSP Video and Ryan Alexander Davis
Music in poetry performances: Swil Kanim
Executive Producer: Steve Nguyen and Choz Belen
Associate Producer: Douglas Tran
This series is produced with funding support from Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) - https://www.artisttrust.org/
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