Speak

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SPEAK follows six unforgettable characters as they prepare to compete for the title, "World Champion of Public Speaking." SPEAK is a powerful, inspiring documentary about conquering life's h... Read allSPEAK follows six unforgettable characters as they prepare to compete for the title, "World Champion of Public Speaking." SPEAK is a powerful, inspiring documentary about conquering life's hurdles and finding your voice.SPEAK follows six unforgettable characters as they prepare to compete for the title, "World Champion of Public Speaking." SPEAK is a powerful, inspiring documentary about conquering life's hurdles and finding your voice.

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- Paul Galichia
- Brian Weidling
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7.6/10

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Directors
- Paul Galichia
- Brian Weidling
Stars

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Rich Hopkins

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Robert Mackenzie

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Chris Matthews

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Katherine Morrison

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(as Dr. Katherine Morrison)

Martin Presse

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LaShunda Rundles

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Caite Upton

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(as Caitlin Upton)

Charlie Wilson

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One of the featured finalists, LaShunda Rundles passed away on Aug. 21, 2012.

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8/10

Surprisingly Powerful and Moving Dovumentary

The documentary, "Speak," follows a set of six contestants as they compete in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest for the title of World's Best Public Speaker. The film quickly introduces Toastmasters, a public organization devoted to public speaking and leadership training, and conveys the contest rules. Contestants have 5 to seven minutes on stage to tell their story, reach their audience, and win the support of the judges.

The real power of the film is revealed through the back stories of the contestants, which helps to explain their motivations and their drive to "be the best." It's a fascinating look at a diverse group of people united in their drive to be the best possible speaker that they can be.

It's refreshingly different from today's crop of artificially hyped up reality shows. This is real drama, with real people, who all want to win, and, maybe, even deserve to win. In the end, only one can go home with the top award.

It's well-directed, moves quickly, and juxtaposes the stories of all the contestants to good effect. It's surprisingly powerful and affecting. Well done.