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The Great Debaters(2007)

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

  • December 25, 2007
  • 2 h 6 min
  • PG-13
  • Drama
7.3TMDB · 741 votes
7.5IMDb
65/100Metacritic

Directed by: Denzel Washington

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.

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Cast

  • Denzel Whitaker

    Denzel Whitaker

    James Farmer Jr.

  • Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Melvin B. Tolson

  • Nate Parker

    Nate Parker

    Henry Lowe

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    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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