The Great Debaters English Movie
The Great Debaters is a English movie directed by Denzel Washington starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker and Jurnee Smollett.
SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the remarkable story of Wiley College's winning debate team of the early 1930s. Set against the backdrop of ... Show more
Inspired by the remarkable story of Wiley College's winning debate team of the early 1930s. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, THE GREAT DEBATERS chronicles the journey of the Wiley College debate team-coached by the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). It was Tolson's recognition that the power of knowledge is the greatest advantage of all, which brought these students from underdogs to victors in a time when more than the odds were against them.
Cast & Crew Details:
Denzel Washington | ||
Forest Whitaker | ||
Nate Parker | ||
Jurnee Smollett | ||
Denzel Whitaker |
Director: Denzel Washington