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The Speech (2023)
TV Special | Documentary, Sport

The Speech (2023)

TV Special | Documentary, Sport

Examining the extraordinary circumstances that led to Jim Valvano's enduring speech, "Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up," at the 1993 ESPY Awards, and the legacy of the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Director

Michael O'Connor

Composers

Theo Elwell | Paul Moessl

Cinematographer

Tom Furcillo

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Release date

Jul 12, 2023 (United States)

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Chris Berman Self - ESPN Anchor / ESPYs Attendee Self - ESPN Anchor / ESPYs Attendee See fewer	Draft Day (I) (2014)
Steve Binder Self - 1993 ESPYs Director Self - 1993 ESPYs Director See fewer	The Barry Manilow Special (1977)
George W. Bodenheimer Self - ESPN President 1998-2012 / V Foundation Board Member Self - ESPN President 1998-2012 / V Foundation Board Member See fewer	Dickie V (2022)
Steven M. Bornstein Self - ESPN President & CEO 1990-1999 Self - ESPN President & CEO 1990-1999 See fewer	ESPN Speedworld (1979)
Vince Doria Self - ESPN Executive 1992-2015 Self - ESPN Executive 1992-2015 See fewer	E:60 (2007)
Rosa Gatti Self - ESPN Executive 1988-2013 Self - ESPN Executive 1988-2013 See fewer	The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
Mike Krzyzewski Self - Duke Men's Basketball Coach 1980-2022 Self - Duke Men's Basketball Coach 1980-2022 See fewer	The Bodacious Bears (2022)
John Lack Self - ESPN Executive 1992-1995 Self - ESPN Executive 1992-1995 See fewer	Biography: I Want My MTV (2019)
Chris LaPlaca Self - ESPN VP of Corporate Communications Self - ESPN VP of Corporate Communications See fewer	The Speech (2023)
Bob Lloyd Self - Former Chairman of the V Foundation Self - Former Chairman of the V Foundation See fewer	The Speech (2023)
Joseph O. Moore Self - Jim's Oncologist Self - Jim's Oncologist See fewer	The Speech (2023)
Robin Roberts Self - Former ESPN Anchor / ESPYs Presenter Self - Former ESPN Anchor / ESPYs Presenter See fewer	The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
Charles R. Rogers Self - V Foundation Funded Researcher Self - V Foundation Funded Researcher See fewer	The Speech (2023)
Pam Strasser Self - Jim's Wife (as Pam Valvano Strasser) Self - Jim's Wife (as Pam Valvano Strasser) See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Joe Theismann Self - NFL Quarterback 1974-1985 / ESPYs Attendee Self - NFL Quarterback 1974-1985 / ESPYs Attendee See fewer	Cannonball Run II (1984)
Bob Valvano Self - Jim's Brother Self - Jim's Brother See fewer	The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (1999)
Jamie Valvano Self - Jim's Daughter Self - Jim's Daughter See fewer	24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli (2021)
Nick Valvano Self - Jim's Brother Self - Jim's Brother See fewer	Mike & Mike (2006)
Dick Vitale Self - ESPN Basketball Analyst Self - ESPN Basketball Analyst See fewer	He Got Game (1998)
John A. Walsh Self - ESPN Executive 1990-2015 Self - ESPN Executive 1990-2015 See fewer	ESPN Outside the Lines Primetime (1990)
Dereck Whittenburg Self - Member of Jim's 1983 NCAA Championship Team Self - Member of Jim's 1983 NCAA Championship Team See fewer	Morgan Wootten: The Godfather of Basketball (2016)