The Great Debaters

2007 7.3 (647 votes) 2h 6m

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Marshall Production
The Weinstein Company
Harpo Films

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.

Key Crew

Writer: Robert Eisele

Director: Denzel Washington

Story: Jeffrey Porro

Producer: Joe Roth, Kate Forte, Todd Black, Oprah Winfrey

Director of Photography: Philippe Rousselot

Top Cast

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

Videos

The Great Debaters - Trailer

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