The Great Debaters
Movie
2007
PG-13
2 HOURS 7 MINS
Docudrama
Drama
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
Cast & Crew
Denzel Washington Mel Tolson
Forest Whitaker Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Nate Parker Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett Jurnee Smollett
Denzel Whitaker James Farmer Jr.
Jermaine Williams Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera Ruth Tolson
John Heard Sheriff Dozier
Kimberly Elise Pearl Farmer
Devyn Tyler Helen Farmer
Trenton McClain Boyd Nathaniel Farmer
Denzel Washington Director
Todd Black Producer
Kate Forte Producer
Oprah Winfrey Producer
Joe Roth Producer
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
David Crockett Executive Producer
John R. Jenson Art Director
Patrick Cassidy Set Decoration
Robert Eisele Screenwriter
Philippe Rousselot Cinematography
Hughes Winborne Film Editing
David J. Bomba Production Design
Sharen Davis Costume Design
James Newton Howard Original Music
Peter Golub Original Music
Denise Chamian Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, December 2
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
Tuesday, December 9
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
Friday, December 12
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
Monday, December 15
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
Wednesday, December 17
In 1930s Texas, students at a predominately black college form a debate team.
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