"Poetry coach recalls time of war, words" 
Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2006
"It’s a wonderful potpourri of New Mexico artists wrapped around this issue of global consequence."

"Bill Nevins Suspended for Committing Poetry"
Albuquerque Arts Magazine January 2007
"Poetry gave me chills…The commentators chosen express strong political views, but the central moral is that our rights are worth protecting. Audiences of all political
spectrums can get behind it."

"Committing Poetry in Times of War"
Lansing State Journal Review March 22, 2007
"Passionate documentary. No matter how you feel about the war you can appreciate the intense defense of freedom of speech… terrific performance poets!"

"Spotlight: Eric Sirotkin"
Lansing State Journal March 22, 2007.

"Talking Gourds Festival"
The Telluride Watch April 20, 2007
Talking Gourds "Poetry Film of the Year... offers an inspiring
account of how America’s artistic community has responded to
war time threats against our chereished civil liberties."

"Defending Free Speech Case Leads to Documentary."
Albuquerque Tribune June 6, 2007
Interview with stavros, Sirotkin, former students

"Poetariat Uprising" by Gregory Pleshaw
DisCOARSE July 24, 2007
"Beautiful film that maanges a look that is as poetic as its subject matter....Drive home the point that free speech needs to be fought for in every generation."

"Film Examines War, Poetry and Free Speech"
Ashland Daily Tidings September 7, 2007
"Great insights into the human dilemma and our human potential. Music by Black 47, Zachary Richard, Jenny Bird, & Sobernt enhance the diverse original score weaving a lush musical bed as the story unfolds through a visceral poem."

"Lawyer Encourages Students to Express Themselves"
Miami Hearld October 14, 2007
Sirotkin visits classrooms in Florida. "The film was meant to create dialogue. The idea of `Commit Poetry' is like 'Got Milk?' It's to remind people to live from their creative energy -- to live life fully. It's not just the message but the process. It's to inspire you to reduce your fear of your voice.''

"The Power of Words"