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4 days ago · The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington. It is based on the true story of debate coach Melvin B. Tolson at Wiley College, who trained a team of African-American students to compete against Harvard University.
3 days ago · With a screenplay by Robert Eisele, based on a 1997 American Legacy article by Tony Scherman, The Great Debaters tells of the Wiley College debate team in Texas in 1935, a story that was taken in its arms by its director.
2 days ago · 'The Great Debaters' (2007) Washington directs and stars in this real-life tale about a debate coach who attempts to place his team on equal footing with whites in the 1930s. Follow us and access ...
5 days ago · Based on a true story set during the Jim Crow era of American history, The Great Debaters chronicles the journey of an all-black debate team from Wiley College in Texas as they strive for national recognition amidst immense societal prejudice. Directed by Denzel Washington – who also stars as their determined coach Melvin B. Tolson – this ...
4 days ago · The Great Debaters has become one of the most inspiring movies for students because it focuses on education as a tool for empowerment. Storyline : This motivational movie for students is based on a true story about a college professor who coached an African-American debate team in the 1930s.
3 days ago · In celebration of Black History Month, Humanities Texas offers several perspectives on the life and career of Dr. Melvin B. Tolson (1898–1966). Tolson, portrayed by Denzel Washington in the new film The Great Debaters, was an award-winning poet.
4 days ago · He acted in three films in 1967 films which dealt with issues of race and race relations: To Sir, with Love; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of the Night, the latter of which earned him Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominations. In a poll the next year he was voted the US's top box-office star. [11] .
