The Great Debaters (2007)

In 1935, a teacher at an all-black college pushes his debate team to a level of excellence that nets them a chance to face reigning champion Harvard.

Director: Unknown
Cast: John Heard, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera
Runtime: 02h 07m
Type: Movie

The Great Debaters (2007)

In 1935, a teacher at an all-black college pushes his debate team to a level of excellence that nets them a chance to face reigning champion Harvard.

Director: Unknown
Cast: John Heard, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera
Runtime: 02h 07m
Type: Movie
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