The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters (2007)

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.

Date of release
2007-12-25
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (758)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama
Director
Denzel Washington

Casting

  • Denzel Whitaker — James Farmer Jr.
  • Denzel Washington — Melvin B. Tolson
  • Nate Parker — Henry Lowe
  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell — Samantha Booke
  • Forest Whitaker — Dr. James Farmer Sr.
  • Kimberly Elise — Pearl Farmer
  • Jermaine Williams — Hamilton Burgess
  • Gina Ravera — Ruth Tolson
  • John Heard — Sheriff Dozier
  • Devyn A. Tyler — Helen Farmer
  • Trenton McClain Boyd — Nathaniel Farmer
  • Ritchie Montgomery — Deputy

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