The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

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

December 25, 2007126 min7.2EN
Drama

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.

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Cast

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Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee SmollettSamantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John Heard
John HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Devyn A. TylerHelen Farmer