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The Great Debaters (2007)

2007 · PG-13 · 2h 6m · Drama · ★ 7.3/10

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

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.

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Directed by Denzel Washington

Starring Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Jermaine Williams, Gina Ravera

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