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Speak

  • Drama
Confirmed2004-01-207.17.3Trakt

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.

Speak is a 2004 drama film about Melinda, a high school freshman who stops speaking after calling the police on a party where she was raped. Based on Laurie Halse Anderson's acclaimed novel, the film follows Melinda's journey as she navigates isolation from her peers and finds an unexpected outlet through art class.

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When was Speak released?

Speak was released on January 20, 2004.

Where can I watch Speak?

Speak is available on various streaming and rental platforms. Check your preferred streaming service or digital retailer for current availability.

Is Speak based on a book?

Yes, Speak is based on Laurie Halse Anderson's 1999 young adult novel of the same name, which has become widely taught in schools.

What is Speak about?

The film follows Melinda, a freshman who stops speaking after reporting a sexual assault at a party. Isolated by her peers and unsupported at home, she gradually finds healing through her art class and a supportive teacher.

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