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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.

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Cast

Denzel Washington

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Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

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Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

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Samantha Booke

Denzel Whitaker

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James Farmer Jr.

Jermaine Williams

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Hamilton Burgess

Forest Whitaker

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Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Gina Ravera

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Ruth Tolson

John Heard

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Sheriff Dozier

Kimberly Elise

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Pearl Farmer

Devyn A. Tyler

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Helen Farmer

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