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Feature film — 2007

The Great Debaters (2007)

7.32h 6mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 764 votes.

Marshall Production / The Weinstein Company / Harpo Films

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Director: Denzel Washington

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Cast & crew

Denzel Whitaker as James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker as Henry Lowe

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Samantha Booke

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker as Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise as Pearl Farmer

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams as Hamilton Burgess

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera as Ruth Tolson

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard as Sheriff Dozier

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler as Helen Farmer

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

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Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery as Deputy

Ritchie Montgomery

Deputy

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