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The Great Debaters (2007)

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Calificación de los usuarios: 7.7/10 (5,486 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Denzel Washington
Writers (WGA):
Robert Eisele (screenplay)
Robert Eisele (story) ...
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Release Date:
25 diciembre 2007 (USA) más view trailer
Genre:
Drama más
Frase comercial:
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
Plot:
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Racism | African American | College | Debate | 1930s más
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations más
Comentarios de los usuarios:
Though I speak with the tongues of angels, but have not love.... más

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Denzel Washington ... Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker ... Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett ... Samantha Booke
Denzel Whitaker ... James Farmer Jr.

Jermaine Williams ... Hamilton Burgess

Forest Whitaker ... Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Gina Ravera ... Ruth Tolson

John Heard ... Sheriff Dozier

Kimberly Elise ... Pearl Farmer

Devyn A. Tyler ... Helen Farmer (as Devyn Tyler)

Trenton McClain Boyd ... Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery ... Deputy

Jackson Walker ... Pig Owner

Tim Parati ... Pig Farmer
Robert X. Golphin ... Dunbar Reed
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, and for language and brief sexuality.
Duración:
126 min
País:
USA
Idioma:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 más
Clasificación:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44005)
Filming Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA más
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Company:
Harpo Films más

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Trivialidades:
On December 19, 2007, Denzel Washington announced a $1 million dollar donation to Wiley College so they could re-establish their debate team. más
Goofs:
Continuity: When Henry Lowe comes home drunk after viewing the lynching, he and James Farmer Jr struggle. The lamp constantly changes between upright and knocked over. más
Quotes:
Dr. James Farmer, Sr.: [after Tolson is unjustly captured and imprisoned] Since you have no evidence, I suggest you let him go.
Sheriff Dozier: Are you threatening me, boy?
Dr. James Farmer, Sr.: No, sir. I wouldn't do that. But I cannot speak for those people outside.
[points toward the riotous mob gathered outside the sheriff's office]
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-12-22)" (2007) más

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What is the name of the marshland town in Texas where the roadhouse was?
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38 out of 55 people found the following comment useful:-
Though I speak with the tongues of angels, but have not love...., 24 December 2007
10/10
Author: intelearts de the big screen

"The Great Debaters" is a very fine film.

It reminds us of what it means to be excellent, to stand for something good, to love with all our hearts, and to shine;

The performances, or the cinematography, historical care, or directorship all lift it out of the ordinary.

And in its difficult subject: racial tension and the education and discovery of values by the three young debaters from Wiley College, one of the oldest colleges in America it creates real excitement, and interest.

But the real reason that this is a fine fine is its plea that here in education lies the reasoning, the power, and the will to change history. That learning lies not just in knowledge but also in applying that knowledge to better yourself, your world, and all of humanity.

The very significant point of the film is at the end. I can forgive the slight drag here and there because the ending is magnificent and explains something crucial about American history by its finish.

From an era when bigotry, racism, and degrading behavior was a wretched norm to our era where values are mutable, where dumbing down has no limits, and taste little place "The Great Debaters" stands out as being a story that stands against all of these things.

The rating says it all: excellent.

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Great movie, but large mistake made at the end... Metfan2987
I still have to bring it up, No Country for Old Men???? dafranchise692001
They WERE going to call it The Master Debators... commander_austin
shameful ahhgoosh
Which movies are good to show to a debate class? purplelotusblossom
Masterful!!! HalIoGallo
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