The Great Debaters
movie
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
Released December 25, 2007
Genres:
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.
Cast
Denzel Whitaker
as
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
as
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
as
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
as
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
as
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
as
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
as
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
as
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
as
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
as
Helen Farmer
- no image
Trenton McClain Boyd
as
Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery
as
Deputy
Crew
Denzel Washington
as
Director
- no image
Kate Forte
as
Producer
- no image
Valeria Scoon
as
Associate Producer
Harvey Weinstein
as
Executive Producer
Oprah Winfrey
as
Producer
- no image
John Breinholt
as
Editorial Coordinator
Hughes Winborne
as
Editor
Joe Roth
as
Producer
Todd Black
as
Producer
- no image
Melody Fowler
as
Associate Producer
- no image
David Crockett
as
Executive Producer
- no image
Molly Allen
as
Co-Producer