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Speak (2004) 89 min - Drama
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After a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has chosen not to speak. Director:Jessica Sharzer |
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| Kristen Stewart | ... | ||
| Michael Angarano | ... | ||
| Robert John Burke | ... | ||
| Hallee Hirsh | ... | ||
| Eric Lively | ... |
Andy Evans
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Leslie Lyles | ... |
Hairwoman
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| Elizabeth Perkins | ... |
Joyce Sordino
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| Allison Siko | ... |
Heather
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| D.B. Sweeney | ... |
Jack Sordino
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| Steve Zahn | ... |
Mr. Freeman
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Dick Hagerman | ... |
School bus driver
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Remy Brommer | ... |
Todd
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Grace Ameter | ... |
Emily
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Tyanna Rolley | ... |
Nicole
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Kimberly Kish | ... |
Ms. Keen
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Storyline
The young adolescent Melinda Sordino arrives at high school feeling confused, depressed and alone. Her school peers call her "squealer", because she alerted the police during a summer party after she was sexually assaulted by Andy Evans. She refuses to tell anyone the events that took place. Her depression and distance from people is made worse by the increasingly large gap between her and her parents. She finds great support with her art teacher Mr. Freeman and her school friend David Petrakis. Her feelings threaten to engulf her but Melinda learns to grow from her experiences instead of repressing the past emotions that have scarred her for the rest of her life. Written by Andrew Rodriguez, Tinton Falls New Jersey
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The Truth Will Change Everything.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving a teen rape See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishAlso Known As:
Beszélj! See more »Filming Locations:
Columbus, Ohio, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Heather: What rhymes with wombats?
loudspeaker: For those of you who didn't vote. Maybe you've learned a valuable lesson today about democracy.
[Melinda flips off the loud speaker]
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The rape scene was originally supposed to take place in the woods. However, shortly before filming, Kristen Stewart discovered she had an allergy to the grass that caused her to rash, so the scene was moved to a car. When she's walking home from the party, there are leaves on her back because that scene was filmed before she learned of the allergy. See more »Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: "Melinda says the school mascot is changing from the Trojans to the Hornets. However, during the pep rally the cheerleaders are introduced as the "Merryweather Falcons"." This isn't a goof, it's a running theme through the movie as a later announcement changes the team name to the Wombats. See more »Quotes
loudspeaker: Attention, Merryweather students. The final tally is in. Bees 35. Icebergs 17. Hilltoppers 6. Wombats 84. We will now be the home of the Merryweather Wombats.Heather: What rhymes with wombats?
loudspeaker: For those of you who didn't vote. Maybe you've learned a valuable lesson today about democracy.
[Melinda flips off the loud speaker]
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