The Great Debaters
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2007 · 126 min · PG-13 · Drama · TMDB 7.3/10
Overview
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.
Directed by Denzel Washington
Cast
- 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.