The Great Debaters

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Plot / Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and inspired by a true story, The Great Debaters chronicles the journey of a brilliant but volatile coach (Denzel Washington) who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small, modest black college in East Texas into an elite debate team while challenging the social mores of the time, culminating with a groundbreaking invitation to debate Harvard's championship team.

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65th Annual Golden Globe Winners
Wasn't much of a show, but still nice to praise the deserving of 2007.
January 13, 2008

65th Annual Golden Globe Award Ceremony Canceled
A press conference will be held instead.
January 7, 2008

Nate Parker on The Great Debaters
Saying lines is one thing, but debating is a higher level.
January 2, 2008

Jurnee Smollett on The Great Debaters
She plays the debate team's Samantha Booke.
December 28, 2007

The Other Denzel on The Great Debaters
His character is based on a real person.
December 27, 2007

Fred Debates with The Great Debaters
King Kong ain't got nuthin' on these debaters!
December 26, 2007

Denzel Washington on Great Debaters
He has been playing a mentor figure for some time.
December 23, 2007

Denzel's Yellow Great Debaters Poster
Color creates a great contrast with black & white.
December 13, 2007

65th Annual Golden Globe Nominations!
Atonement grabs quite a few.
December 13, 2007

Poster Features Some Great Debaters
Official poster for the drama starring Denzel Washington.
November 21, 2007

Denzel's The Great Debaters Trailer
A film that takes place in the Jim Crow South.
November 6, 2007