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A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
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. 3,639 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Romance · Tense · Frightening. Freevee (with ...
Dec 24, 2007 · Written by. Robert Eisele. Jeffrey Porro. "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 great adversity, to a victory at the end. So it does.
Feb 29, 2024 · Aahana Swrup. February 29, 2024. ‘The Great Debaters,’ directed by its lead actor, Denzel Washington, is a drama film revolving around engaging academia within a socially strife time period. Set in 1935, Texas, the film follows an accomplished professor, Melvin B. Tolson, who coaches the Wiley College Debate team.
The Great Debaters. 1930s: Controversial debate coach, Professor Melvin Tolson is determined to challenge the status quo of the time, using ferocious teaching methods to shape a debate team at a small African American university in Texas. The team reaches a pivotal moment when they are faced with going up against Harvard University's white ...
Feb 1, 2019 · The Great Debaters. Denzel Washington (Actor, Director), Forest Whitaker (Actor) Rated: PG-13. Format: DVD. 4.8 3,558 ratings. IMDb 7.5/10.0. $567. Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime. FREE Returns. Prime Video. $3.99.
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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