Film · Drama
The Great Debaters (2007)
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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.
- Director
- Denzel Washington
- Writers
- Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- December 25, 2007
The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007. Where to watch in United States: Angel Studios (subscription).
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The Great Debaters cast
Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-BellSamantha Booke
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. TylerHelen Farmer- Trenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer
Ritchie MontgomeryDeputy
Jackson WalkerPig Owner
Tim ParatiPig Farmer
Robert X. GolphinDunbar Reed
Justice LeakHarland Osbourne
Glen PowellHarvard Debater #1- Brad WatkinsHarvard Debater #2
Brian SmiarHarvard Dean
Damien LeakeWilson
