The Great Debaters

Cast: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Denzel Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera, Aqua Lee, Nate Parker, Chuck Vail, Misty Lockheart, Charissa Allen, Tim Parati, Marcus Lyle Brown, J.D. Evermore, Robert Malitsky

Director: Denzel Washington

Studio: MGM

Release date: December 25th, 2007

Synopsis:

A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

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