Full Synopsis

The BAM is the gripping story of how a martial artist transformed from a

criminal in prison into a seven-time World Champion, a community leader, and

a real man. Willie Johnson tells his story in his own words, sharing his rebirth

from bullying, poverty, and abuse. Rampant crime and drugs engulfed his

community in 1960s Baltimore. Becoming a successful drug dealer, user, and

criminal eventually landed him in jail, following the all-too-familiar tragic

scenario repeated endlessly in black communities around the world.

The Experience For You

The BAM is the gripping story of how a martial artist transformed from a

criminal in prison into a seven-time World Champion, a community leader, and

a real man. Willie Johnson tells his story in his own words, sharing his rebirth

from bullying, poverty, and abuse. Rampant crime and drugs engulfed his

community in 1960s Baltimore. Becoming a successful drug dealer, user, and

criminal eventually landed him in jail, following the all-too-familiar tragic

scenario repeated endlessly in black communities around the world.

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  • November 19, 2021, 7:00 pm EST

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