The Great Debaters
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2007-12-25 • 2h 6m
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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.
- Directors
- Denzel Washington
- Writters
- Robert Eisele
- Editors
- Robert Eisele, Hughes Winborne
The Great Debaters
Visit website2007-12-25 • 2h 6m
7.2/10 • 624
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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.
- Directors
- Denzel Washington
- Writters
- Robert Eisele
- Editors
- Robert Eisele, Hughes Winborne
Top Billed Cast
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Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
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- English
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- Keywords
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