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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.
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
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.
Dec 25, 2007 · A drama about a black debate team that challenges Harvard in 1935, directed by and starring Denzel Washington. See critics' reviews, ratings, trailer, cast and watchlist options for this film.
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- Denzel Washington
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The Great Debaters. Directed by Denzel Washington. Biography, Drama, Romance. PG-13. 2h 6m. By Stephen Holden. Dec. 25, 2007.
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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 led it to defeat Harvard in national championships. 3,643 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13.
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor who inspired students to form a debate team that challenged Harvard in 1935. The film follows the team's journey through Jim Crow, sexism, and a national radio audience.
