The Great Debaters
“When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Denzel Whitaker·James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington·Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker·Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett·Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker·Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise·Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams·Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera·Ruth Tolson
John Heard·Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler·Helen Farmer