The Great Debaters (2007)

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Denzel Washington Director previously directed Antwone Fisher

A debate team is formed at Wiley College Texas in 1935 under the guidance of inspirational professor Melvin B. Tolson. The team goes on to great success while dealing with the prejudices that exist at the time and the personal battles they cause.
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Denzel Washington Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett Samantha Booke
Denzel Whitaker James Farmer Jr.
Jermaine Williams Hamilton Burgess
Forest Whitaker Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Gina Ravera Ruth Tolson
John Heard Sheriff Dozier
Kimberly Elise Pearl Farmer
Devyn A. Tyler Helen Farmer
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Name The Great Debaters
US Release Dec. 25, 2007
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Runtime 124
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period piece
Rating PG-13
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