The Great Debaters
About
Directed by and starring Denzel Washington, the film follows professor Melvin B. Tolson who in 1935 challenged his Wiley College Texas students to start their own debate team which later went up against Harvard in the national championship.
Trivia
The film is based on a true story. Oprah Winfrey was a producer for the film.
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Boost
Released
December 25, 2007Genre
DramaRating
PG-13#2779
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The Great Debaters Cast
1
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, 35
2
Denzel Washington, 66
3
Nate Parker, 42
4
Forest Whitaker, 60
5
Denzel Dominique Whitaker, 31
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John Heard, Jul 21,2017,age 72
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Kimberly Elise, 54
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Gina Ravera, 55
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Jurnee Smollett-Bell, 35
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Nate Parker, 42
Forest Whitaker, 60
Denzel Dominique Whitaker, 31
John Heard, Jul 21,2017,age 72
Kimberly Elise, 54
Gina Ravera, 55