Speak (2004)
The Truth Will Change Everything.
Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman.
Director: Jessica Sharzer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 20, 2004
Cast
- Kristen Stewart - Melinda Sordino
- Elizabeth Perkins - Joyce Sordino
- Steve Zahn - Mr. Freeman
- Michael Angarano - Dave Petrakis
- D. B. Sweeney - Jack Sordino
- Hallee Hirsh - Rachel Bruin
- Robert John Burke - Mr. Neck
- Allison Siko - Heather
- Eric Lively - Andy Evans
- Richard Hagerman - School Bus Driver
Screenplay
- Jessica Sharzer (Screenplay)
- Annie Young Frisbie (Screenplay)
- Laurie Halse Anderson (Novel)
Music: Christopher Libertino
Cinematography: Andrij Parekh
Production: Speak Film Inc., Showtime Independent Films, Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
high school, rape, based on novel or book, trauma, mute, attraction, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speak about?
- Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman.
- Who directed Speak?
- Speak was directed by Jessica Sharzer.
- Who stars in Speak?
- Speak stars Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Perkins, Steve Zahn, Michael Angarano, D. B. Sweeney, Hallee Hirsh.
- How long is Speak?
- Speak has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Speak?
- Speak is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Speak?
- Speak had a budget of $1M.
- Where was Speak produced?
- Speak was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Speak?
- The themes of Speak include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.