Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
2007•2h 6m•Released•EN
The Great Debaters
“When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
December 25, 2007
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
7.3 / 10
Votes
752
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,226,144
Status
Released
Popularity
6.9
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Cast
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Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer
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Trenton McClain Boyd
Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery
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