The Great Debaters (2007)
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.
Details
- Starring: Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Denzel Whitaker
- Directed by: Denzel Washington
- Written by: Robert Eisele, Jeffrey Porro, Tony Scherman
- Runtime: 126 Minutes
- Rated: PG-13
- Release Date: December 25, 2007
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
