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   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.

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   The Great Debaters by Robert Eisele 8 out of 10* This motion picture presents the poignant story of a few young, intelligent, brave, talented, perseverant, creative, gritty African American people, but also it is a narrative about desegregation, the horrors of racism, inequality of opportunity, abuse, emancipation, civil rights and disobedience.

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4. thecinemaholic.com › the-great-debaters-true-storyThe Great Debaters' True Story, Explained - The Cinemaholic

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   Feb 29, 2024 · Despite its origins in a true story, the film’s climactic final act, Melvin’s Debaters’ conclusive confrontation against Harvard students at a competition, remains a fictional plot point. In real life, the Wiley College Debate Team didn’t enter a debate with Harvard University during the 30s.

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   Feb 29, 2024 · Unlike certain other aspects of ‘The Great Debaters,’ Jurnee Smollett’s character, Samantha Booke, is not directly based on a real-life person. Instead, one of Tolson’s former students, Henrietta Bell Wells, loosely inspired her character.

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2008/01/02 › arts'The Great Debaters': Intrepid spirits driven by the power of ...

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   Perseverance and teamwork lead to untarnished glory. In its tone, though not in its content, "The Great Debaters" is the sequel to Washington's 2002 directorial debut, "Antwone...

8. www.amazon.co.uk › Great-Debaters-denzelThe Great Debaters - Amazon.co.uk

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   The Great Debaters. Forest Whitaker (Actor, Host), John Heard (Actor, Host) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: Blu-ray. 4.6 1,301 ratings. IMDb 7.5/10.0.

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   Is the Great Debaters based on a true story?

   • 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.

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   Who starred in the Great Debaters?

   • 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.

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   When was the Great Debaters released?

   • The Great Debaters was released in theaters on December 25, 2007. The release of the film coincided with a nationally stepped-up effort by urban debate leagues to get hundreds of inner-city and financially challenged schools to establish debate programs. Cities of focus included Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

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   Is 'the Great Debaters' a good movie?

   • Despite its cosmetic embellishments, "The Great Debaters" obviously emanates from the heart. It makes you nostalgic for prototypes like Stanley Kramer's socially conscious message movies of the 1950s and '60s and for the era that produced them.

   'The Great Debaters': Intrepid spirits driven by the power of words

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   Who was Harvard University in the Great Debaters?

   • (In 1935, the Wiley College debate team defeated the reigning national debate champion, the University of Southern California, depicted as Harvard University in The Great Debaters.) The movie explores social constructs in Texas during the Great Depression, from day-to-day insults African Americans endured to lynching.

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   Is Melvin's debaters a true story?

   • Despite its origins in a true story, the film’s climactic final act, Melvin’s Debaters’ conclusive confrontation against Harvard students at a competition, remains a fictional plot point. In real life, the Wiley College Debate Team didn’t enter a debate with Harvard University during the 30s.

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10. www.amazon.com › Real-Great-Debaters-Wiley-CollegeThe Real Great Debaters of Wiley College - amazon.com

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    Oct 21, 2008 · Shattering racial stereotypes and overcoming adversity against great odds, these courageous young debaters emerged triumphant, commanding not only the respect of their peers... but of the nation. Influenced by their coach Melvin B. Tolson, the Wiley College debaters would go on to devote their talents to the causes of civil justice and social ...

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