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Watch The Great Debaters: Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated season that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which includes a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience.

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Released: December 11, 2007
Runtime: 126 mins
Genres: Biography Drama
Director: Denzel Washington
Actors: Denzel Washington Forest Whitaker Jurnee Smollett John Heard Donald Warnock Bonnie Johnson Marcus Lyle Brown George Wilson Ed O'Keefe Jamai Fisher J.D. Evermore Ritchie Montgomery Gordon Danniels Jackson Walker Tim Parati

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The Great Debaters (2007) Comments

Posted by ebenkashela
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this is elegant

Posted by Cutenu2
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Fabulous! 10/10

Posted by Nocturnal_Sass
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The cast were amazing actors.4/5

Posted by sab1960
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Again Mr Washington did an amazing job in his role. A very touching film, with superb acting 4/5

Posted by raidmar
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absolutely amazing.everybody was on key with their respective roles.should be in everybody's favorite.10/10

Posted by Matty_castaway
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Stared in and directed by Mr. Denzel, this is a moving tribute to the great debating team of Wiley College. I enjoyed the casting and the feel of this movie but I felt almost more interested in Washington's character and the sub plot with the farm workers than what happens to the debating team.. Still you cant have it all! a great movie and a sturdy message. ****

Posted by kenroy242
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very nice movie gives you a very good look at history.It was rather on point. i give it a 10/10

Posted by doublekk
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Denzel Washington does it again! After watching his perfectly directed Antwone Fisher I decided to give this movie a shot and boy it was glorious:) This had a great story, I find the era this movie is based in to be very interesting. 6.5/10 Although I probably wouldn't buy this movie but I would certainly recommend it to others:D The story kept me interested and had some good performances from some actors. Forest Whitaker and Denzel Washington gave good performances and so did Nate Parker even though I didn't find his character remotely likable. However I did like the character Junior, he was a nice character:) John Heard in in this too and I can tell you one thing, that guy is defiantly typecast. Every movie I have seen him in after Home Alone he has played a bad guys, it's a waste and I get bored of seeing him play the same roles.

Posted by riddic2639
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An amazing true story 5/5.

Posted by whathappenedtome
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I watched this movie several times, and was so moved that I bought the DVD for my own library. What a powerful message in this movie, struggle as you must, fear if you must, and never never give up or give in if you are doing the right thing. I cried and I laughed; this movie will touch on all of your emotions; love, hate, violence, peace, disappointment, and triumphant spirit. Acting is great, story is true and powerful and soul-searching, all put together you get a 9/10. Everyone associated with this movie should be proud of the job they did and the outcome.

Posted by laurie777
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Terrific movie - 4.5/5

Posted by mathdelane
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Unjust law is no law at all. Great film in many years.

Posted by seawoman
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One of the best films I've ever seen.

Posted by spartanoutlaw
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this was an amazing moive i was absolutely captivated by the acting and astonish by the truth of a history i knew little about.

Posted by luvmovies2
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loved it 10/10!

Posted by c0ncode
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great movie ... i recommend it to everyone !

Posted by sctertramp59
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a must watch movie...I enjoyed this movie so much and just happened to catch it out of the corner of my eye...never heard of it..but because of history and denzel as lead actor i thought it would be a good watch...not only a good watch but a great film..I am glad to have seen it and reccomend it highly...if nothing alone a true moral being that history cannot and must not repeat itself....for it would be a tragic loss that so many have died and suffered so men could be free....5/5

Posted by irsooogud
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Very good film. Some very strong lessons on tolerance and equality throughout. I thought it was clever (and somewhat convenient near the end) how their debate topics were paralleled with moral issues in their own lives. A very strong performance by all, overall 8-9/10

Posted by killswitchfan95
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filmed in mansfield louisiana my hometown beautiful film it brought a great happiness to me just watching it anyone in search of a really great film should check this out. Cheers.

Posted by 007kenneth
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The movie was simply amazing Denzel Washington at his best.

Posted by Alalarama
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Amazing film-didn't expect any less from Denzel Washington-great performances by all the actors. Definately one of my favourites. Heart-wrenching and inspirational all at the same time. 5/5

Posted by backroad_420
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A very touching movie, the issue is just as serious now as it was back then.

Posted by Gyalonwheels
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one word: amazing!

Posted by Janet25cool
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THE, most POWERFUL, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL movie EVER!

Posted by JasonGraham5
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Awesome movie, I'd recommend it to anyone!

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