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Release Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Rating Reason: For depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, and for language Genre: Drama Starring:
Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Written By: Robert Eisele Director: Denzel Washington Official Site: Great Debaters, The (2007) Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and inspired by a true story, "The Great Debaters" chronicles the journey of a brilliant but volatile coach (Denzel Washington) who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small, modest black college in East Texas into an elite debate team while challenging the social mores of the time, culminating with a groundbreaking invitation to debate Harvard's championship team.
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Great Debaters, The (2007) | Preview
Revolution Through Education
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 (Trailer can be downloaded for QT and WMV) THE GREAT DEBATERS is 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. This fictional story was inspired by the passion, dedication and teachings of Melvin B. Tolson. ______________ I consider THE GREAT DEBATERS as a story for such a time as this. Even though it is set in the 1930s it speaks loudly to our time. With the school drop out rate as high as it is --here is the truth of the importance of education. With the worldwide mis-treatment of current kinds of humans as sub-humans --here is the truth of human worth, value and dignity. In a world in need of good role models and leaders --here is a shinning example in the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). At a time when society is so divided --red and blue states, liberals and conservatives, Sunni and Shiite, --here is a film about coming together in a kind and generous manner. Here is a film for such a time as this. Here is Truth with an uppercase "T"! May this film be a catalyst for change. May it be part of the revolution that comes through education.         
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