The Great Debaters (2007)

Drama

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

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.

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Director & Crew

Director Denzel Washington
Writer(s) Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele, Robert Eisele
Producer(s) Joe Roth, Kate Forte, Todd Black

Cast

Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

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Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

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