The Great Debaters (2007)
The Great Debaters
A politically radical professor at an all-black college from the Deep South in the racially segregated 1930s organises his students into a successful debate team. He leads them through a historic run of victories in the face of prejudice, leading to a contest with Harvard University's national champions. Fact-based drama, directed by and starring Denzel Washington. With Forest Whitaker
The Great Debaters airs on Film4 +1 at 7:25 PM, Friday 27 September. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
12
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
General
Denzel Washington
Actor
Forest Whitaker
Actor
Nate Parker
Actor