The Great Debaters

2007 "When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope."
7.5| 2h6m| PG-13| en| Drama
Storyline

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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  • The Great Debaters Cast
Denzel Whitaker as James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker as Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett as Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise as Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams as Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera as Ruth Tolson
John Heard as Sheriff Dozier