The Great Debaters (2007)

Directed by

Denzel Washington

Genre

drama film, biographical film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 03m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 720 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1930s Texas, a college professor trains a small debate team made up of Black students to take on big challenges. They face racism and setbacks as they try to win against powerful opponents.

inspiringdeterminedupliftingunderdogintellectualearnesttenseemotionalhistorical

What happens

The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by Robert Eisele and based on a 1997 article for American Legacy by Tony Scherman. The film follows the trials and tribulations of the Wiley College debate team in 1935 Texas. It stars Washington, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, Gina Ravera, Jermaine Williams, and Jurnee Smollett. The Great Debaters was released in theaters on December 25, 2007 to positive critical reception. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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