The Great Debaters  2007 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.6  (56K)
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. More details

Directors

Denzel Washington

Cast

Denzel WashingtonNate ParkerJurnee Smollett-BellDenzel Whitaker

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