| Great Debaters, The | |||||
| The Weinstein Company (2007) | |||||
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| Denzel Washington | Melvin B. Tolson | |
| Nate Parker | Henry Lowe | |
| Jurnee Smollett | Samantha Booke | |
| Denzel Whitaker | James Farmer Jr. | |
| Jermaine Williams | Hamilton Burgess | |
| Forest Whitaker | Dr. James Farmer Sr. | |
| Gina Ravera | Ruth Tolson | |
| John Heard | Sheriff Dozier | |
| Kimberly Elise | Pearl Farmer | |
| Devyn A. Tyler | Helen Farmer | |
| J.D. Evermore | Captain Wainwright | |
| Damien Leake | ||
| Gregory Nicotero | ||
| Brian Smiar |
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| Producer | Molly Allen
Todd Black Joe Roth Oprah Winfrey Kate Forte |
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| Writer | Robert Eisele
Jeffrey Porro |
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| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot
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| Musician | Peter Golub
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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. |
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