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Award-Winning Film Showcases Young Orators
2 Oct
Summary
- Documentary+ will stream 'Speak.' starting October 15.
- Film features five high schoolers advocating for change.
- It has won multiple human rights and documentary awards.
The award-winning documentary 'Speak.' is set to premiere on Documentary+ on October 15, coinciding with its release on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play. Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and co-directed by Guy Mossman, the film has already received critical acclaim, including the Kathleen Bryan Edwards Award for Human Rights and the Jury Award for Best Documentary.
'Speak.' centers on five high school students who use the Original Oratory category of the National Speech & Debate Association's National Tournament to advocate for important causes. These young orators tackle issues such as disability rights, mental health awareness, and political commentary, inspired by notable figures who also excelled in speech and debate.
The film aims to highlight the importance of speech programs in schools, especially in the face of budget cuts and censorship. As Josh Gad, an executive producer, noted, the documentary offers a hopeful perspective by showcasing students who listen, reason, and argue in good faith.
