Listen to Me (film)

Listen to Me is a 1989 American drama film directed by Douglas Day Stewart, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Kirk Cameron, Jamie Gertz, and Roy Scheider.

The plot revolves around two college students, Tucker Muldowney (Cameron) and Monica Tomanski (Gertz), who are skilled debaters and participate in a national debating tournament. Their skills and ideals are put to the test when they encounter the controversial Supreme Court Justice Grant Academy (Scheider), whose views on abortion and other social issues are in sharp contrast to theirs.

The film explores themes of free speech, political activism, abortion rights, and the complexities of moral decision-making. It attempts to present multiple perspectives on these issues, although it was met with mixed reviews upon release. Critics often cited its somewhat heavy-handed approach and simplistic characterizations. Despite this, the film garnered some attention for tackling complex and timely social issues in a teen-oriented drama.