The Great Debaters
2007·Movie·
·2h 6min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersOvercoming PrejudiceUnderdog StoryPower Of WordsRacial InequalityEducation As Empowerment
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial InequalityTriumph Over AdversityPower Of EducationHistorical AccuracyCollege Life
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Denzel Washington, Jono Oliver, Greg Hale
Written by:
Robert Eisele
Produced by:
Molly Allen, Todd Black, David Crockett
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Peter Golub
Cast
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