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5 days ago · February 2008. In celebration of Black History Month, Humanities Texas offers several perspectives on the life and career of Dr. Melvin B. Tolson (1898–1966). Tolson, portrayed by Denzel Washington in the new film The Great Debaters, was an award-winning poet.
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Jun 26, 2024 · The 2007 film The Great Debaters tells the story of the Wiley debate team of the 1920s and 1930s. The film replaces Wiley's USC opponent with Harvard but is otherwise closely modeled on events in East Texas during the Great Depression.
3 days ago · The most memorable Wiley College debate was not with Oxford (or Harvard). It was with the 1935 national champions, the Southern California Trojans, and it is the circumstances surrounding this debate that form the basis for The Great Debaters.
5 days ago · With a screenplay by Robert Eisele, based on a 1997 American Legacy article by Tony Scherman, The Great Debaters tells of the Wiley College debate team in Texas in 1935, a story that was taken in its arms by its director. When discussing the film with Oprah, Washington noted, “Man, it just moved me. I felt an emotional connection.”
5 days ago · Inspired by the true story of Melvin B. Tolson and his triumphant debate team at Wiley College in the 1930s, The Great Debaters is an uplifting tale that underscores the power of words to conquer adversity. Directed by Denzel Washington—who also stars as Tolson—this captivating period piece offers a glimpse into racial tensions during Jim ...
5 days ago · 'The Great Debaters' (2007) Washington directs and stars in this real-life tale about a debate coach who attempts to place his team on equal footing with whites in the 1930s. Follow us and...
5 days ago · The top historical Black movies are based on civil rights leaders, sports stars, and legendary musicians. This is a list of true Black movies featuring everything from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom to 12 Years a Slave to Malcolm X.
