The Great Debaters

Drama, Romance · 2007PG-13

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.

Starring

Denise Chamian, Denzel Washington, David J. Bomba, Nate Parker, James Newton Howard, Forest Whitaker, Philippe Rousselot, Denzel Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Bob Weinstein

Director

Denzel Washington