The Great Debaters
(2007)

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

Released: 2007-12-25

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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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Denzel Whitaker

as James Farmer Jr.

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Denzel Washington

as Melvin B. Tolson

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Nate Parker

as Henry Lowe

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Jurnee Smollett

as Samantha Booke

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Forest Whitaker

as Dr. James Farmer Sr.

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Kimberly Elise

as Pearl Farmer

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Jermaine Williams

as Hamilton Burgess

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Gina Ravera

as Ruth Tolson

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John Heard

as Sheriff Dozier

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Devyn A. Tyler

as Helen Farmer

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Jackson Walker

as Pig Owner

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Tim Parati

as Pig Farmer

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Robert X. Golphin

as Dunbar Reed

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Justice Leak

as Harland Osbourne

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Glen Powell

as Harvard Debater #1

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Brad Watkins

as Harvard Debater #2

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Brian Smiar

as Harvard Dean

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Harvey Weinstein

Executive Producer

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David Crockett

Executive Producer

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Molly Allen

Co-Producer

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Bob Weinstein

Executive Producer

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Joe Roth

Producer

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Valeria Scoon

Associate Producer

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John Breinholt

Editorial Coordinator

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Karen Golden

Script Supervisor

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Patrick Cassidy

Set Decoration

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