"The Great Debaters" (2007)

Inspired by a true story, "The Great Debaters" chronicles the journey of Professor Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington), a brilliant but volatile debate team coach who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small African American college in the deep south into a historically elite debate team. A controversial figure, Professor Tolson challenged the social mores of the time and was under constant fire for his unconventional and ferocious teaching methods as well as his radical political views.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington Steps Behind the Camera for "The Great Debaters"
Denzel Washington pulled triple duty on the dramatic film "The Great Debaters." Washington not only stars as a professor who changed the lives of his students and put together a debate team talented enough to take on much larger universities, the Oscar-winning actor also produced and directed the film.

"The Great Debaters" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "The Great Debaters" starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Nate Parker, Denzel Whitaker, and Jermaine Williams.

"The Great Debaters" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "The Great Debaters," MPAA rating, and release date info.

"The Great Debaters" Poster
"Inspired by a true story"

Denzel Washington Discusses "The Great Debaters"
(Nov 2006) While promoting "Deja Vu," Denzel Washington spoke briefly about stepping behind the camera for "The Great Debaters."

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