The Great Debaters
| release date: | Tuesday December 25, 2007 Tuesday May 13, 2008 (dvd/video) |
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| genre: | Drama |
| running time: | 123 min. |
| director: | Denzel Washington |
| studio: | Alliance Films |
| producer(s): | Denzel Washington, Joe Roth, Kate Forte, Oprah Winfrey, Todd Black |
| screenplay: | Robert Eisele, Suzan-Lori Parks |
| cast: | Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nathaniel Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise |
Current Tribute rating: 3.76
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The Great Debaters Movie Synopsis
The Great Debaters is inspired by the remarkable story of Wiley College's winning debate team of the
early 1930s.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, The Great Debaters chronicles the journey of the Wiley College debate team -- coached by the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). It was Tolson's recognition that the power of knowledge is the greatest advantage of all, which brought these students from underdogs to victors in a time when more than the odds were against them.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, The Great Debaters chronicles the journey of the Wiley College debate team -- coached by the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). It was Tolson's recognition that the power of knowledge is the greatest advantage of all, which brought these students from underdogs to victors in a time when more than the odds were against them.
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Simply awesome... Best performance by denzel yet!~
Everyone NEEDS to see this movie it not only inspires you but also makes you want to speak up for the truth and be an example
This is an intelligent wonderful movie that everyone should see. Filled with inspiring quotes. See it today!
