Screen Speeches & Society: Lessons from Film & TV Monologues

In this episode, we spotlight three of the most powerful speeches from film and television—moments that moved us, challenged us, and left a lasting impression. We unpack the meaning behind each speech, reflect on its significance, and explore the broader messages they convey about life, human nature, and society. Whether cinematic or scripted for the small screen, these speeches offer timeless insight—and we're here to break them down.

Links to the speeches discussed:

• A Few Good Men - You Can't Handle The Truth
• Malcolm X - Speech In Harlem
• The Crown - Thatcher's Speech

• Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting (1997), therapy monologue a.k.a."You're Just a Kid" a.k.a. "Your Move, Chief"
• "Can You Say Why America is the Greatest Country in the World?", The Newsroom
• opening speech S1E1 from Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

• Dave Chappelle 2022 SNL
• Trevor Noah last two minutes at the correspondents' dinner
• Rocky Balboa's speech to his son