Speak.

Five of the nation’s top teenage speech competitors craft captivating spoken word performances in a bid to win the prestigious NSDA Nationals, often considered the Super Bowl of public speaking. These high schoolers tackle powerful topics like social and political manipulation, queer identity, disabilities and mental health, using their voices to highlight the issues they care about most. During nine months of preparation and competition, they experience the euphoria of victory and the sting of defeat. Meanwhile, their coaches help them perfect their delivery amid challenges like budget cuts, book bans and censorship. With courage and conviction, Speak shows that these teens are not only paying attention, but are also funny, passionate and full of hope.