The Great Debaters

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Denzel Washington

Original Language

EN

What is The Great Debaters about?

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.

Who directed The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington.

When was The Great Debaters released?

The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007.

How long is The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2h 6m.

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