"The Great Debaters," released in 2007, is a historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington. Show More
Set in the 1930s, it portrays the inspiring true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas, who forms the school's first debate team. The team, led by Tolson, challenges racial and social barriers as they prepare to compete against Harvard in the national championship.
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