Denzel Washington
Mel Tolson
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- Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
- Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
- Jurnee SmollettJurnee Smollett
- Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
- Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
- Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardSheriff Dozier- Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
- Devyn TylerHelen Farmer
Trenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer- Ritchie MontgomeryDeputy
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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.
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]
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Jeffrey Porro. Story. Robert Eisele. Writer. The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.
Jun 18, 2008 · The Great Debaters Cast Denzel Washington (Melvin B. Tolson) Two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Denzel Washington is known for his commanding film presence and his ability to play varied and complex roles.
The Great Debaters is a biographical drama film based on the true story of the Wiley College debate team. Set in the 1930s, the film follows the team's journey to the national championships, led by coach Melvin B. Tolson, played by Denzel Washington, who also directed the film.
The Great Debaters. 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...
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