Slam (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,009,819 | Details |
| International Box Office | $77,702 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,087,521 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Raymond is a young Black performance poet living in Washington, D.C. who is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge. Danger lurks around every corner, but nothing can stop him from establishing his identity, strength, and voice. In jail, Raymond meets a prison gang leader and a writing teacher who inspires him to use the power of creative expression to fight for his freedom and avoid becoming another victim of the racist criminal justice system.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $34,887 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 92.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,435,190 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 9th, 1998 (Wide) by Trimark April 26th, 2024 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive language, a sex scene and brief violence. |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Social setting: | Hood Film |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1998 | 58 | $34,887 | 0 | $34,887 | 1 | ||
| Oct 23, 1998 | 38 | $110,458 | 61 | $1,811 | $195,730 | 3 | |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 41 | $60,899 | -45% | 55 | $1,107 | $301,410 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 43 | $63,622 | +4% | 59 | $1,078 | $406,878 | 5 |
| Nov 13, 1998 | 45 | $57,824 | -9% | 59 | $980 | $497,381 | 6 |
| Nov 20, 1998 | 22 | $490,064 | +748% | 55 | $8,910 | $573,031 | 7 |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 41 | $85,382 | -83% | 76 | $1,123 | $705,278 | 8 |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 43 | $51,375 | -40% | 65 | $790 | $821,717 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 44 | $46,301 | -10% | 51 | $908 | $909,999 | 10 |
| Dec 18, 1998 | 47 | $38,192 | -18% | 59 | $647 | $982,214 | 11 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1998 | 35 | $155,239 | 61 | $2,545 | $240,511 | 3 | |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 37 | $102,745 | -34% | 55 | $1,868 | $343,256 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 40 | $96,301 | -6% | 59 | $1,632 | $439,557 | 5 |
| Nov 20, 1998 | 23 | $536,929 | 55 | $9,762 | $619,896 | 7 | |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 37 | $150,446 | -72% | 76 | $1,980 | $770,342 | 8 |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 39 | $93,356 | -38% | 65 | $1,436 | $863,698 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 41 | $80,324 | -14% | 51 | $1,575 | $944,022 | 10 |
Synopsis
Raymond is a young Black performance poet living in Washington, D.C. who is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge. Danger lurks around every corner, but nothing can stop him from establishing his identity, strength, and voice. In jail, Raymond meets a prison gang leader and a writing teacher who inspires him to use the power of creative expression to fight for his freedom and avoid becoming another victim of the racist criminal justice system.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $34,887 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 92.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,435,190 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 9th, 1998 (Wide) by Trimark April 26th, 2024 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive language, a sex scene and brief violence. |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Social setting: | Hood Film |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1998 | 58 | $34,887 | 0 | $34,887 | 1 | ||
| Oct 23, 1998 | 38 | $110,458 | 61 | $1,811 | $195,730 | 3 | |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 41 | $60,899 | -45% | 55 | $1,107 | $301,410 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 43 | $63,622 | +4% | 59 | $1,078 | $406,878 | 5 |
| Nov 13, 1998 | 45 | $57,824 | -9% | 59 | $980 | $497,381 | 6 |
| Nov 20, 1998 | 22 | $490,064 | +748% | 55 | $8,910 | $573,031 | 7 |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 41 | $85,382 | -83% | 76 | $1,123 | $705,278 | 8 |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 43 | $51,375 | -40% | 65 | $790 | $821,717 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 44 | $46,301 | -10% | 51 | $908 | $909,999 | 10 |
| Dec 18, 1998 | 47 | $38,192 | -18% | 59 | $647 | $982,214 | 11 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1998 | 35 | $155,239 | 61 | $2,545 | $240,511 | 3 | |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 37 | $102,745 | -34% | 55 | $1,868 | $343,256 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 40 | $96,301 | -6% | 59 | $1,632 | $439,557 | 5 |
| Nov 20, 1998 | 23 | $536,929 | 55 | $9,762 | $619,896 | 7 | |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 37 | $150,446 | -72% | 76 | $1,980 | $770,342 | 8 |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 39 | $93,356 | -38% | 65 | $1,436 | $863,698 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 41 | $80,324 | -14% | 51 | $1,575 | $944,022 | 10 |