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The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

7.3 (733) ·2007 ·126 min ·Movie
Drama

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.

Top Cast

Denzel Whitaker
Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer

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