The Great Debaters - a 2007 movie produced by Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions; it’s based on some article about the debate team of Wiley College by Tony Scherman that’s written for American Legacy (’97 Spring issue). Directed by Denzel Washington who stars also in the movie alongside with Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker, Nate Parker, Kimberly Elise, Gina Ravera, and Jurnee Smollett. The screenplay is written by Suzan-Lori Parks and Robert Eisele.
Inspirational movie based on the real story of Melvin B. Tolson, Texas based teacher, who inspired some students from Wiley College in 1935 to set up some debate team, which challenged Harvard eventually at National Championship level.
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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