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A 2007 historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington about the Wiley College debate team in 1930s Texas. The film depicts their achievements, challenges, and social impact in the face of racial discrimination and violence.
With Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker. A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
- (63K)
- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
Feb 29, 2024 · The film follows Melvin B. Tolson, a professor and poet who coaches a debate team at Wiley College in 1935 Texas. The film depicts their achievements, challenges, and social impact, but also takes some creative liberties with the historical facts.
The Great Debaters 2007 trailer - "Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker"A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas.
- 156 min
- 286.8K
- Queen hen
Poet and professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) teaches at the predominately black Wiley College in 1935 Texas. He decides to start a debate team, something nearly unheard of at a black ...
- (134)
- Denzel Washington
- PG-13
- Denzel Washington
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor who coached a debate team at Wiley College Texas in the 1930s. The team faced racism, lynching, and Harvard University in the national championship.
Based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor from the historically black Wiley College in East Texas. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the college's first debating team, and...
