The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

7.32007PG-132h 6m

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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Cast

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery

Deputy

Jackson Walker

Pig Owner

Tim Parati

Pig Farmer

The Great Debaters

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