The Great Debaters (2007) | ecco

The Great Debaters

Amazon Prime Video

The Great Debaters

2h 6 min

2007

USA

7.5

PG-13

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.

Clips & Trailers

The Great Debaters

Clip #1

Similar Titles

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Beloved

Beloved

Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers

The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

Just Mercy

Just Mercy

Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke

Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Devyn A. Tyler

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer