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 well known young stars of the time, Listen to Me earned just 4.2 million dollars at the box office and struggled to find a wide audience.
Fun fact: Despite its modest theatrical run, the film has since gained attention for its cast and its attempt to tackle weighty issues rarely seen in teen focused movies of the era.
The film explored serious themes like free speech, family pressure, and abortion, set against the backdrop of competitive collegiate debate. While it featured several well known young stars of the time, Listen to Me earned just 4.2 million dollars at the box office and struggled to find a wide audience.
Fun fact: Despite its modest theatrical run, the film has since gained attention for its cast and its attempt to tackle weighty issues rarely seen in teen focused movies of the era.
