Drawing inspiration from the true story of a temperamental debate coach who molded the students of a small East Texas college into a formidable team that gave even Harvard's elite squad a run for their money, Denzel Washington's The Great Debaters features the director himself as the ambitious educator, and Forest Whitaker as the resentful father of a student whose loyalties now lie almost exclusively with his coach. Melvin B. Tolson (Washington) is the kind of educator who truly recognizes the...more
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The Great Debaters by seahawkdan This was an excellent movie! I plan on purchasing the DVD when it comes out. From an African-American history standpoint, it illustrates the struggles we had...
the great debaters by achebil Unfortunately I could not go to the movies since my husband was ill. Can we get two relacement tickets for another day? Thanks Alexandra Chebil
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