The Great Debaters

★7.5 2007 Biography, Drama, Romance

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.

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Actors

Denzel Whitaker Denzel Whitaker James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker Nate Parker Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-Bell Jurnee Smollett-Bell Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise Kimberly Elise Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams Jermaine Williams Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera Gina Ravera Ruth Tolson
John Heard John Heard Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler Devyn A. Tyler Helen Farmer
TB Trenton McClain Boyd Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery Ritchie Montgomery Deputy