Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Celeste Theatre for an unforgettable evening as we present an exclusive screening of the Sundance nominated documentary SPEAK. (2025)—a powerful and moving look into the world of high school speech and debate.

Follow five extraordinary students as they harness their voices to challenge injustice and confront urgent topics—disability rights, immigration, mental health, LGBTQ+ advocacy—and redefine what it means to lead. Described as “cinematically eloquent,” SPEAK., at its heart, is a portrait of a generation’s courage—students who turn debate into dialogue, and dialogue into change.

Immediately following the film, stay for a dynamic panel conversation moderated by Mike Edmonds, former CC Senior Vice President, and featuring President Whitaker and the film’s directors—CC alum Guy Mossman ’95 and Jennifer Tiexiera. Together, they’ll explore how storytelling and civic dialogue shape culture, influence policy, and build stronger community on campus and beyond.

This hallmark event of Conflict & Community: A Pluralism Series is presented in association with the Visiting Series in Film and Culture.

This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about public speaking, advocacy, and the power of young voices to shape the world.