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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.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
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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.
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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.
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 ...
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- 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.
Dec 24, 2007 · A film about a black debate team from Wiley College in the 1930s, coached by a poet and activist. The film celebrates their achievements, challenges and community in the face of racism and discrimination.
