"Our Next Speaker" is a documentary series that celebrates high school Speech & Debate.
A high school Speech & Debate tournament is an event full of youthful energy, boundless creativity, competitive fervor, and spontaneous outbursts of joy.
But Speech & Debate is often in the shadows of other school activities. It's perpetually at risk of being cut from school budgets. Most people have no idea what it truly is. This series not only sheds light on the activity itself, it reveals a community in which kids are encouraged to express themselves, support others, and speak truth to power. All while hanging out with their friends and establishing relationships that will last for lifetimes.
The Speech season is ongoing, and our dedicated crew is in the midst of production, attending tournaments and meeting some talented, amazing kids. We're eager to share their stories with you and excited that our collaboration with PAM CUT will help make that possible.