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The Great Debaters

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7.2/10 • 638

2007-12-252h 6m

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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

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  1. Denzel Whitaker

    Denzel Whitaker

    James Farmer Jr.

  2. Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Melvin B. Tolson

  3. Nate Parker

    Nate Parker

    Henry Lowe

  4. Jurnee Smollett

    Jurnee Smollett

    Samantha Booke

  5. Forest Whitaker

    Forest Whitaker

    Dr. James Farmer Sr.

  6. Kimberly Elise

    Kimberly Elise

    Pearl Farmer

  7. Jermaine Williams

    Jermaine Williams

    Hamilton Burgess

  8. Gina Ravera

    Gina Ravera

    Ruth Tolson

  9. John Heard

    John Heard

    Sheriff Dozier

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000.00
Revenue
$30,226,144.00
Keywords
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