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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
Junket Impression (video)
David Bruce, Webmaster 
 (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.  Denzel Washington (Mel Tolson), Denzel Whitaker (James Farmer Jr) and Jurnee Smollett (Samantha). Photo by: David Lee. I met with Jim Larsen at Louie's Bar and Grill to discuss my impressions after watching it at the Beverly Hills junket during December 2007. Click below to watch the video in a pop up window. 
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