The Great Debaters (2007)
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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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- $15M
- Box office
- $30.2M
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Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. TylerHelen FarmerTrenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer
Ritchie MontgomeryDeputy
Jackson WalkerPig OwnerKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBiographyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference42661Actor preference42661 · 117945 · 1705Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Debaters
What is The Great Debaters about?
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.
How long is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters has a runtime of 126 minutes.