Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech 2016

6/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3

FD Smart Rating : 6

Synopsis : In this documentary, passionate high schoolers travel the country and come of age during a turbulent yearlong prep for a national speech competition.

Regions Available ( 12 ) : show...
American Samoa , Canada , Greece , Guam , Marshall Islands , Northern Mariana Islands , Puerto Rico , South Africa , United States , United States Minor Outlying Islands , Vietnam , Virgin Islands, U.S.

Directors:

Ari Levinson

Actors:

Chris Pine

Creators:

Erica Dasher , Sami Kriegstein

Languages:

English , English [Original]

Subtitles:

English , Spanish , French

Genres:

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

Release Date:

2016

Run Time:

1h32m

Maturity Rating:

Recommended for ages 13 and up

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