The Great Debaters

"When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope."

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Denzel Washington

Featured 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.

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