The Great Debaters

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise
2007
United States
Completed
English
126 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asThe Great Debaters,is aUnited StatesProducerwomen sex,At2007Released in year
。The dialogue language isEnglish,Current Douban rating8.3(For reference only)。
This film is based on a true story and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the United States. In the 1930s in Texas, Black people were stripped of their voting rights and faced segregation and discrimination in employment, justice, military service, and marriage. Mel Tolson (played by Denzel Washington) wants his fellow citizens to take action. He establishes the first debate team at a Black high school. After careful selection, four students stand out: Hamilton (played by Jermaine Williams), Henry (played by Nate Parker), Samantha (played by Jurnee Smollett), and James (played by Denzel Whitaker). As the debate team grows, Mel continuously challenges the traditional views of society at the time. His rebellious spirit and intense teaching methods are often criticized, but he remains steadfast in his beliefs and ultimately takes the debate team to the halls of Harvard University to compete...