The Great Debaters
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Denzel Washington
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee SmollettSamantha Booke
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. TylerHelen Farmer🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Debaters about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Great Debaters?
- The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington.
- When was The Great Debaters released?
- The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007.
- How long is The Great Debaters?
- The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2h 6m.
- Where can I track The Great Debaters?
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