Speak

SPEAK. follows five teenage orators competing at the National Speech & Debate Association Nationals, where a single speech can change everything. Over nine intense months, they face nerves, bias, and each other, while their coaches fight to keep programs alive amid budget cuts and book bans. From Noor’s disability advocacy to Noah’s call for mental health awareness, Sam’s critique of political nostalgia, Mfaz’s challenge to Muslim stereotypes, and Esther’s pursuit of a record-breaking third title, each student brings a powerful voice to the stage. Blending competition and coming-of-age, SPEAK. shows why speech and debate matter: building empathy, critical thinking, and the courage to be heard.