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The Great Debaters 2007

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The Great Debaters
(for depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, and for language and brief sexuality)
Cast
Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, J Evermore, John Heard, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, Justice Leak, Gina Ravera, Jurnee Smollett
Director
Denzel Washington
Producer
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Crockett, Kate Forte, Todd Black
Writer
Suzan-Lori Parks, Horton Foote, Tom Epperson, Robert Eisele
Duration
02:03:00
Official Site
http://www.thegreatdebatersmovie.com/
Release
Tuesday December 25 2007
Genre
Drama
Distributor
MGM

Synopsis

True story of professor Melvin B. Tolson who formed a debate team at a small, African American college in the 1930s. The team went on to beat Harvard in the national debate championships.


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