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  1. 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 debate team from Wiley College, Texas, that challenged Harvard in 1935. Directed and starring Denzel Washington, with Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise and Nate Parker.

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    • Biography, Drama, Romance
    • Denzel Washington
    • 2007-12-25
  3. 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.

  4. Watch The Great Debaters | Netflix. 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.

  5. David Lee/Weinstein Company. The Great Debaters. Directed by Denzel Washington. Biography, Drama, Romance. PG-13. 2h 6m. By Stephen Holden. Dec. 25, 2007.

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  7. Dec 24, 2007 · A film about a black debate team from Wiley College in the 1930s, coached by poet Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington). The film explores their achievements, challenges and secrets in the Jim Crow South.

  8. Jan 4, 2017 · 1.7K. 240K views 7 years ago. 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....

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