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A 2007 historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington about the Wiley College debate team in 1930s Texas. The film stars Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, and others, and depicts the team's challenges and achievements in the face of racial discrimination.
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.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
Watch the trailer of the drama film The Great Debaters, starring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. The film is based on the true story of a professor who formed a debate team at Wiley College Texas.
- 156 min
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Feb 29, 2024 · Learn how the film based on a true story of a debate coach and his students in 1930s Texas, starring Denzel Washington. Find out which characters are real and which are fictional, and what historical liberties the film takes.
A drama based on the true story of a black debate team that challenged Harvard in 1935. See critics' and audience's opinions, cast and crew, clips, and watchlist options for this inspirational film directed by and starring Denzel Washington.
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- Denzel Washington
- PG-13
- Denzel Washington
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 ...
In 1935, a teacher at an all-black college pushes his debate team to a level of excellence that nets them a chance to face reigning champion Harvard. Watch trailers & learn more.
