Saul Williams and SonjaSohn, the lead performers in Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner "Slam," have been named the recipients of the inaugural Perry Ellis Breakthrough Award, to be given at the IFP Gotham Awards ceremony in September during the Independent Feature Film Market.
In jail he meets and is influenced by a prison gang leader, and a young woman (Sohn) teaching a self-expression class for the inmates.
Sohn and Williams were understandably enthusiastic, considering both the jury that chose them, and the other talent considered for the award.