The Great Debaters 2007
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SplatThe 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as James Farmer Jr.
as Melvin B. Tolson
as Henry Lowe
as Samantha Booke
as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
as Pearl Farmer
as Hamilton Burgess
as Ruth Tolson
as Sheriff Dozier
as Helen Farmer
Director:
Writer:
Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele
Stars:
Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Devyn A. Tyler,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2007 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
126 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Great Debaters
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as James Farmer Jr.
as Melvin B. Tolson
as Henry Lowe
as Samantha Booke
as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
as Pearl Farmer
as Hamilton Burgess
as Ruth Tolson
as Sheriff Dozier
as Helen Farmer
as Nathaniel Farmer
as Deputy
as Pig Owner
as Pig Farmer
as Dunbar Reed
as Harland Osbourne
as Harvard Debater #1
as Harvard Debater #2
as Harvard Dean
as Wilson
as Paul Quinn Debater #1
as Paul Quinn Debater #2
as Paul Quinn Debate Judge
as Oklahoma City College Debater #1
as Oklahoma City College Debater #2
as Dr. Jennings
as Benita
as Trudell
as Enormous Man
as Samuel
as Clementine
as William Taylor
as Captain Wainwright
as Lila
as Joseph
as White Labor Organizer
as White Sharecropper #1
as White Sharecropper #2
as Prairie View Professor
as Security Guard
as Radio Announcer at Harvard Debate
as White Man at Lynching
as Juke Joint Musician #1
as Juke Joint Musician #2
as Juke Joint Musician #3
as Juke Joint Musician #4
as Fisk Professor
as Howard Debater #1
as Enormous Man
as Klansman at Lynching (uncredited)
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