The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

PG-13 2007 · 126 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

The 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.

Directed by Denzel Washington · Written by Jeffrey Porro

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