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Based on a true story, set in 1935 Marshall, Texas, “The Great Debaters” stars Denzel Washington as the debate coach at an all Black college. Three amazingly talented newcomers play his team. Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions produced. This is one of those movies that has you really caring about all of the characters, and rooting for them the whole way. 1935 was a volatile time in our history. Racism was rampant, especially in the south. The debate team had a lot to overcome, and did so with strength and dignity. This is a wonderful movie, rich with history and positive messages. A must-see, especially for teens.

The Great Debaters (2007)

PG-13 126 min - Drama - 27 December 2007

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Inspired by a true story, Washington shines as 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 an historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.

Director: Denzel Washington

Writers: Robert Eisele

Stars: Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Devyn A. Tyler, Trenton McClain Boyd, Ritchie Montgomery, Jackson Walker, Tim Parati, Robert X. Golphin, Justice Leak, Glen Powell, Brad Watkins, Brian Smiar, Damien Leake, Voltaire Sterling, Stephen Rider, Gordon Danniels, Donny Boaz, Samuel Elliott Whisnant, Bonnie Johnson, Charissa Allen, Michael Beasley, Gary Mathis, Georges Wilson, Fahnlohnee R. Harris, Harold Evans, J.D. Evermore, Sharon Jones, Kelvin Payton, Southey Blanton, Michael Mattison, Jeff Braun, Milton R. Gipson, Frank Ridley, Jeremiah Kissel, Jack Radosta, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Dom Flemons, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Ahmad Powell, Marcus Lyle Brown, Jurnee Smollett