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The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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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The Great Debaters opened in theaters December 27, 2007. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-BellSamantha Booke
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraRuth TolsonCredits
- Directed by
- Denzel Washington
- Written by
- Robert Eisele, Robert Eisele, Jeffrey Porro
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $30.2M
Production
- Marshall Production
The Weinstein CompanyUnited States- Harpo FilmsUnited States