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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.
Dec 25, 2007 · A film based on the true story of a professor who inspired students to form a debate team and challenge Harvard in 1935. The film explores the themes of racial segregation, civil rights, and the Harlem Renaissance through the eyes of the students and their coach.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
Feb 29, 2024 · The film follows Melvin B. Tolson, a professor and poet who coaches a debate team at Wiley College in 1935 Texas. The film depicts their achievements, challenges, and social impact, but also takes some creative liberties with the historical facts.
In 1935, a teacher at an all-black college pushes his debate team to a level of excellence that nets them a chance to face reigning champion Harvard. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Denzel Washington
Jan 4, 2017 · The Great Debaters 2007 trailer - "Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker" A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas.
- 156 min
- 249.7K
- Queen hen
Dec 25, 2007 · Poet and professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) teaches at the predominately black Wiley College in 1935 Texas. He decides to start a debate team, something nearly unheard of at a black...
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- Drama
- PG-13
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Dec 24, 2007 · A film about a black debate team from Wiley College in the 1930s, coached by a poet and activist. The film explores their achievements, challenges and personal stories in the Jim Crow South.
