Character: Melinda Sordino
Created by: Laurie Halse Anderson (author)
Directed by: Jessica Sharzer
Written by: Laurie Halse Anderson (book), Jessica Sharzer (screenplay)
Produced by: Speak Film Inc.
Other cast: Elizabeth Perkins, (Joyce Sordino) Allison Siko, Robert John Burke, Grace Ameter, Tyanna Rolley, Hallee Hirsh, Michael Angarano, Steve Zahn, D.B. Sweeney
Release date: January 20, 2004 (Sundance Film Festival)
Genre: Drama
Running time: 89 minutes
Created by: Laurie Halse Anderson (author)
Directed by: Jessica Sharzer
Written by: Laurie Halse Anderson (book), Jessica Sharzer (screenplay)
Produced by: Speak Film Inc.
Other cast: Elizabeth Perkins, (Joyce Sordino) Allison Siko, Robert John Burke, Grace Ameter, Tyanna Rolley, Hallee Hirsh, Michael Angarano, Steve Zahn, D.B. Sweeney
Release date: January 20, 2004 (Sundance Film Festival)
Genre: Drama
Running time: 89 minutes
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.
Castand Characters
Kristen Stewart (Melinda Sordino)
Elizabeth Perkins (Joyce Sordino)
Allison Siko (Heather)
Robert John Burke (Mr. Neck)
Grace Ameter (Emily)
Tyanna Rolley (Nicole)
Leslie Lyles (Hairwoman)
Hallee Hirsh (Rachel)
Michael Angarano (Dave Petrakis)
Kimberly Kish (Ms. Keen)
Megan Pillar (Ivy)
Steve Zahn (Mr. Freeman)
D.B. Sweeney (Jack Sordino)