Speechless (2015)
Someone needs to know
Desmond has a secret he cannot share with anyone. His grades are slipping, rumors are swirling and he feels powerless, especially when he sees his sister being hurt, too. With the support of his father and a new friend, Desmond is able to tell his story of being sexually assaulted and end the cycle of abuse. Desmond regains his power when he uses his voice.
Director: Karyn Kusama
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: November 23, 2015
Cast
- Ryan Rex - Desmond
- Amechi Okocha - Harry
- Jeffrey Grover - Mark
- Mike Brownyard - Christian
- Caroline Hurwitz - Alicia
- Pakob Jarernpone - Mr. Hernandez
- Valerie C. Kilmer - Eliza
- Patricia A Nelson-Wooten - Detective Avery
- Janai Brown - Harry's Girl
- David Sanborn - High School Student
Screenplay
Music: Randy Lee
Editing: Mike Darrow
Production: Scenarios USA
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, short film
More Films by Director: Karyn Kusama
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speechless about?
- Desmond has a secret he cannot share with anyone. His grades are slipping, rumors are swirling and he feels powerless, especially when he sees his sister being hurt, too. With the support of his father and a new friend, Desmond is able to tell his story of being sexually assaulted and end the cycle of abuse. Desmond regains his power when he uses his voice.
- Who directed Speechless?
- Speechless was directed by Karyn Kusama.
- Who stars in Speechless?
- Speechless stars Ryan Rex, Amechi Okocha, Jeffrey Grover, Mike Brownyard, Caroline Hurwitz, Pakob Jarernpone.
- How long is Speechless?
- Speechless has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Speechless?
- Speechless is a Drama film.
- Where was Speechless produced?
- Speechless was produced in United States of America.