Speak Up

Tameka James doesn’t speak—at least, not out loud. After a trauma she won’t name, the only sound she trusts is the click of her camera. But when a class assignment forces her into a public speaking project, Tameka’s carefully constructed quiet begins to crack. Her journey weaves through poetry, protest, and deepening friendships, as she learns that silence can speak volumes—but sometimes, the world needs to hear your voice. Speak Up is a raw and hopeful portrait of a girl rising from fear, using art and courage to rewrite her story.