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May 5, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 5, 1989 - Listen to Me Premieres in Theaters.

On May 5, 1989, the teen drama Listen to Me premiered in theaters. Directed by Douglas Day Stewart, the film starred Kirk Cameron and Jami Gertz as college students competing on a national debate team. The cast also included Roy Scheider, Amanda Peterson, George Wyner, Anthony Zerbe, Quinn Cummings, and Christopher Atkins.

The film explored serious themes like free speech, family pressure, and abortion, set against the backdrop of competitive collegiate debate. While it featured several...

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