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 Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker Dr. James Farmer Sr.