Messengers, The

The power and force of the spoken word and the motivation it inspires form the essence of the new TLC series, The Messengers. This eight-part series showcases 10 speakers from a variety of perspectives and their ability to communicate the complexities of some of life’s toughest lessons, addressing issues viewers face in their everyday lives and communities. The Messengers is a unique venture into reality television - combining profound real world experiences like living homeless on the streets of LA and powerful spoken word performances designed to be thought-provoking and enlightening. The foundation of each episode is a field trip designed to give the speakers a profound learning experience--the opportunity to live life by walking in someone else’s shoes. In the end, The Messengers is built around a simple but lofty goal: to find America’s next great inspirational speaker.