The Great Debaters (2007)

  • PG-13
  • 12/11/2007 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 6m

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

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.

Robert Eisele

Writer

Denzel Washington

Director

Jeffrey Porro

Story

Cast

Denzel Whitaker's headshot

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington's headshot

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker's headshot

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett's headshot

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker's headshot

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise's headshot

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams's headshot

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera's headshot

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

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