directed by Jennifer Tiexiera & Guy Mossman
In order to balance the atmosphere on this blog, I’ve decided to write about a very uplifting documentary that I watched with pure pleasure. Recently, I shared about a film that covers the topic of social ignorance, but today, I want to show you that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In this documentary, we follow several young people who prepare for speech and debate competitions, and their main goal is the national tournament, where only absolute best speakers are welcome to compete. The pressure is high, but all the participants have unlimited motivation. On the one hand, they want to prove themselves that they are inspiring speakers, who can really catch your attention and share their perspective in the best way possible. On the other hand, each of those students chooses a huge topic to cover. There are speeches about LGBTQ+ rights, world wars and conflicts, racism, xenophobia, death, mental health etc. They are not talking about their hobbies or favourite colours, my dear. Those amazing young speakers go onto that stage to shake you and your mind. This documentary is not only full of positive vibes and hope for the future generations, but also quite emotional. I was cheering for all the participants as if they were my own children. And as an adult, I’m truly moved how intelligent, caring and determined those students are. Perhaps if we gave them the power instead of all those lazy authorities who only take money for very limited job done, our world would look much better. Also, I believe such tournaments should be popularised and organised in each school. Because that would encourage students to use their voice and share their thoughts, but also train them to be better public speakers. And as we know, public speaking is important in numerous jobs in the future, so the more you practise, the more comfortable you feel in such situations. Really, there’s nothing more I can add – just watch this documentary and get inspired. They speak, you listen. That’s it. And don’t feel discouraged by my rating – it’s simply because I’d expect a better structure and less chaotic way of telling those stories. But those youngsters are worth meeting, believe me.
My rating: 6/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 