The Great DebatersOverview and Synopsis

  • The Great Debaters
  • Opened December 25, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 3 min.
  • PG-13
    depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, and for language and brief sexuality
  • Professor Melvin Tolson, a brilliant but volatile debate team coach, uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small African American college in the deep south into a historically elite debate team. A controversial Read More
  • Cast: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker
  • Director: Denzel Washington
  • Genres: Period Film, Drama, Inspirational Drama

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  • Denzel Washington in "The Great Debaters."
  • Jurnee Smollett, Nate Parker and Denzel Whitaker in "The Great Debaters."
  • Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker and Nate Parker in "The Great Debaters."

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  • Actor Denzel Washington at the L.A. premiere of "The Great Debaters."
  • Actress Jurnee Smollett at the L.A. premiere of "The Great Debaters."
  • Actor Nate Parker at the L.A. premiere of "The Great Debaters."

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  • The Great Debaters: GREAT!!!!!!!
    by LoveMeSumTaraji

    i seen this movie in the theater and I went and bought a copy from one of my favorite movie/music outlets. The Great Debater thrilled me to inspirational heights! I mean, to see these group of...Read More

  • What the F****
    by loljkjk101

    I hated this god dam movie it blows!!!!!!!!!1 it could have been good but nope it sucked...Read More

  • Before To Sir With Love
    by Jolie_MovieFan

    A sneak peek at life in a Negro college during the 1930s. Appropriate for most kids age 10+....Read More

  • The Great Debaters
    by DrKnow

    A Masterful work! The acting was excellent, as was the storyline (a true story, it should be noted). Several of my favorite actors turning in simply stellar performances. A must see for anybody...Read More

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The Great Debaters Critic Reviews

  • "...initially comes off as easily dismissible. Largely saving it from that fate is the presence and ability of Denzel Washington..." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "...the film is bolstered by terrific performances and an inspiring underdog tale." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...The Great Debaters is first and foremost a history lesson, albeit of the most accessible, formulaic and Stanley Kramer-like variety." Variety

    - Todd McCarthy

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