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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.

    • $15 million
  2. Dec 25, 2007 · 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. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

    • (61K)
    • Biography, Drama, Romance
    • Denzel Washington
    • 2007-12-25
  3. Feb 29, 2024 · 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. With his guidance, the debaters ...

  4. 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.

  5. 2007, Drama, 2h 7m. 134 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings. What to know. Critics Consensus. A wonderful cast and top-notch script elevate The Great Debaters beyond a familiar formula for a touching,...

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    • Denzel Washington
    • PG-13
    • Denzel Washington
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  7. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the college's first debating team, and led it to defeat Harvard in national championships. 3,625 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Romance · Tense · Frightening. Available to rent or buy.

  8. 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.

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