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    The Great Debaters

    PG-132007 · Drama · 2h 7m

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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] It stars Washington, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker ...

  2. Dec 25, 2007 · The Great Debaters: Directed by Denzel Washington. 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.

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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. Jan 4, 2017 · 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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  5. Dec 24, 2007 · Roger Ebert December 24, 2007. Tweet. Forest Whitaker (left) and Denzel Washington star in The Great Debaters. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "The Great Debaters" is about an underdog debate team that wins a national championship, and some critics have complained that it follows the formula of all sports movies by leading up, through ...

  6. The Great Debaters. 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. 3,654 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13.

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  8. Dec 25, 2007 · The Great Debaters View more photos Movie Info. Synopsis Poet and professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) teaches at the predominately black Wiley College in 1935 Texas. He decides to start ...

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