The Great Debaters

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Denzel Whitaker James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker Dr. James Farmer Sr.