Melinda, a smart and spirited high school freshman, retreats into self-imposed silence after she is raped one night at a party. Eventually through her work in art class, she begins to reach out to others.
General Note
Based on the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson.
Originally broadcast on Showtime in 2004.
Special features: Commentary with director Jessica Sharzer and author Laurie Halse Anderson; behind the scenes, director of photography, Sophie Barthes; Penguin Books study guide; message from RAINN; learn more about the book Speak; filmographies.