The Great Debaters
2007, Film, 126 min, Biography, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 72
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.
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Directed by Denzel Washington
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson
- Forest Whitaker as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
- Kimberly Elise as Pearl Farmer
- Nate Parker as Henry Lowe
- Jurnee Smollett as Samantha Booke
- Denzel Whitaker as James Farmer Jr.
- Jermaine Williams as Hamilton Burgess
- Gina Ravera as Ruth Tolson
- John Heard as Sheriff Dozier
- Devyn A. Tyler as Helen Farmer
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