Speak
United States – 2025
Meet five of America's top teenage speech competitors, and join in their victories and defeats as they develop and deliver original speeches over the course of a nine-month season. Their dream is simple: to win the Super Bowl of public speaking, the NSDA Nationals.
An eclectic group of speakers; Noor, Noah, Sam, Mfaz and reigning champion Esther, have their sights set on the 2024 Nationals, where Esther hopes to win for the third time in a row and break the record (set by the film's producer, Josh Gad) from 1999.
We follow them, their coaches and their parents as they struggle to keep their school programs afloat despite budget cuts, book bans and censorship measures – which reach a fever pitch during the 2024 election year.
"Speak" is a gem of a film. It captures the passion, joy - and courage - of unforgettable teenagers using their voices to change hearts and minds. The perfect vitamin injection you didn't know you needed in these tough times – intense, funny and, not least, hopeful.
Screenings
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Preceding short: Between Us
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Director
Jennifer Tiexiera
Guy Mossman -
Cast
Esther
Mfaz
Noah
Noor
Sam -
Duration
104 min.
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Language
English
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Subtitles
Without subtitles