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David Petrakis:
The suffragettes fought for their right to speak. They were attacked, arrested and thrown in jail for daring to do what they wanted to do. Like them, Melinda is willing to stand up for what she believes. That no one should be forced to give speeches. Mr. Neck:
What is this? David Petrakis:
Melinda has to deliver her report to the class as part of the assignment. She made copies everyone can read. Mr. Neck:
Oh, no you don't. When I say oral, I mean oral. [to Dave] Mr. Neck:
Now you sit down! [to Melinda] Mr. Neck:
And you read that report. [Melinda is silent] Mr. Neck:
Open your mouth, Sordino. Open your damn mouth! [Melinda remains silent] Mr. Neck:
I am so sick of your attitude. [drags Melinda by the arm to the principal's office] Melinda Sordino:
[voice over]
I forgot The suffragettes were hauled off to jail. Duh!
The suffragettes fought for their right to speak. They were attacked, arrested and thrown in jail for daring to do what they wanted to do. Like them, Melinda is willing to stand up for what she believes. That no one should be forced to give speeches. Mr. Neck:
What is this? David Petrakis:
Melinda has to deliver her report to the class as part of the assignment. She made copies everyone can read. Mr. Neck:
Oh, no you don't. When I say oral, I mean oral. [to Dave] Mr. Neck:
Now you sit down! [to Melinda] Mr. Neck:
And you read that report. [Melinda is silent] Mr. Neck:
Open your mouth, Sordino. Open your damn mouth! [Melinda remains silent] Mr. Neck:
I am so sick of your attitude. [drags Melinda by the arm to the principal's office] Melinda Sordino:
[voice over]
I forgot The suffragettes were hauled off to jail. Duh!
Full Transcript
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Mr Patrucus The Suffragettes fought for their right to speak
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They were attacked arrested and thrown in jail for daring to do
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what they wanted to do
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Like them Melinda is willing to stand up for what she believes
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That no one should be forced to give speeches
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What is this Melinda had to deliver her report
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to the class as part of the assignment She made copies everyone can read
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Oh no you don't
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When I say oral I mean oral Now you sit down
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And you read that report Open your mouth Sordino
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Open your damn mouth
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I am so sick of your attitude
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I forgot the Suffragettes were hauled off to jail
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Movie Summary
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.
Actors
Mr. Neck
Melinda Sordino
