The Great Debaters
First aired on Dec 25, 2007
Runtime: 126mins
70%
Genres: Drama
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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Denzel Whitaker | James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington | Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker | Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett | Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker | Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise | Pearl Farmer
Featured Crew
Robert Eisele | Writer
Denzel Washington | Director
Kate Forte | Producer
Valeria Scoon | Associate Producer
Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer
Oprah Winfrey | Producer
