James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
The Great Debaters
“When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.”
7.2
2007
2h 6m
Drama
Director: Denzel Washington
Overview
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.
Trailer
The Great Debaters - Trailer
Cast
Melvin B. Tolson
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Henry Lowe
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Samantha Booke
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Pearl Farmer
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Hamilton Burgess
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Ruth Tolson
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
Sheriff Dozier
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Helen Farmer
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer
Nathaniel Farmer
Trenton McClain Boyd
Nathaniel Farmer
Deputy
Ritchie Montgomery
Deputy
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