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Speak Up & Get Out
Originally, Speak Up & Get Out was a fictitious group and organization featured in the film Payin' The Price. Film Writer and Director Jordan Coleman created it for a scene in his movie which deals with teen dating violence. However, after meeting several victims of teen dating violence while making his film and previewing it for audiences, Jordan realized it was important to create a website with resourceful information to help teens who are in abusive relationships.
Jordan was inspired to make a film about teen dating violence after the 2009 Chris Brown/Rihanna incident. He said it was the first time that he and many of his peers had heard about domestic violence. To this day, Jordan said the conversation becomes heated among teens when asked who was at fault Chris or Rihanna.
FILMMAKER JORDAN COLEMAN
Jordan Coleman is a young man on a mission. At 16, Jordan is a filmmaker, actor, author, education activist, honor roll student and athlete.
He was recently named one the 25 Most Influential People in Our Children's Lives by Children's Health magazine. Jordan won the 2011 HBO Best Feature Film competition at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival with his film "Payin’ The Price," a cautionary tale about teen dating violence.
He is a 2011 Global Teen Leader, 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award winner and was a finalist for the 2009 Do Something Awards, which recognizes young people who make a difference. Jordan was featured on CNN's Young People Who Rock series.
He has appeared on America’s Best Dance Crew Champions for Charity Show and won $10,000: he has also appeared on Kids Teen News and several other TV programs. Jordan’s photo and story appeared on 40 million bags of Doritos.
For three years, Jordan was the voice of Tyrone the Moose on Nickelodeon's Emmy Award-Winning animated series "The Backyardigans." Jordan's mom challenged him to use some of his earnings from his cartoon gig to make a positive impact in his community. Jordan wrote, directed and produced "Say It Loud!" a youth film that explores the importance of education for African-American youth. Jordan is currently working on the script for his next film "Just In Case" which deals with sexting.
Jordan is a high school junior who plays football and basketball. He is an honor roll student and plans to attend college in 2013 to major in Communications and Film.
