• 2007
  • PG-13
  • 2h 6m
The Great Debaters

Summary A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. View more details

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 2h 6m

The Great Debaters

Directed : Denzel Washington

Written : Robert Eisele Jeffrey Porro Tony Scherman

Stars : Denzel Washington Jurnee Smollett Nate Parker Denzel Whitaker

All cast & crew

7.5

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Biography

Release date : Dec 24, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Wiley College - 711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, Texas, USA

Production companies : Roth Films Harpo Films Marshall Production

Summary A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Biography

Release date : Dec 24, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Wiley College - 711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, Texas, USA

Production companies : Roth Films Harpo Films Marshall Production

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