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The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by Robert Eisele and based on a 1997 article for American Legacy by Tony Scherman. The film follows the trials and tribulations of the Wiley College debate team in 1935 Texas. [2]
Dec 25, 2007 · A film based on the true story of a professor who inspired students to form a debate team and challenge Harvard in 1935. Starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise and Nate Parker, the film explores the themes of racial segregation, civil rights and education.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
Currently you are able to watch "The Great Debaters" streaming on Tubi TV, Freevee for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, AMC on Demand.
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Dec 25, 2007 · 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
Dec 24, 2007 · A film about a black debate team from Wiley College in the 1930s, coached by a poet and activist. The film explores their achievements, challenges and community in the Jim Crow South, and their clash with Harvard in the national championship.
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.
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Dec 25, 2007 · There are enough things to admire about “The Great Debaters,” the heavily fictionalized true story of The Little Debate Team That Could, that your impulse is to forgive the movie its...
