The Great Debaters

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.

Director: Denzel Washington

Cast

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer