The Great Debaters
Inspirational film based on the true story of Texas based teacher, Melvin B. Tolson, who in 1935 inspired some students at Wiley College to set up a debate team, which eventually challenged Harvard at National Championship level.
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Love Denzel - detersti
You have to admit that almost any time Denzel is in a movie its a decent show. He does a good job again as does almost everyone else in the case. The story is inspirational and even more so given that it's a true story. I wondered why they changed all the names and had characters "based" on actual people, when the story was supposed to be true? Made me wonder how much of the movie was true to story and how much was made for dramatic effect. Either way, still a good movie.Great inaccurate biopic - movie_goer
The Great Debaters is a solid film, with experienced and seasoned actors, who strive together an depicted theramatic true events of devestating moments in black history. Oprah who productioned and financed the film. Made it clear from the get-go to spread awareness of Racism and provide a hopeful true story.
Any film Starring both Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker has my vote of confidence.
Historical background:
The film depicts the Wiley Debate team beating Harvard College in the 1930s. This meeting actually never occurred. The debate most likely similar to the one depicted by the movie was the match up between Wiley and the University of Southern California, who at the time were the reigning debating champions.Great Movie. - scott8047
I honestly didnt even hear about this movie until it showed up at my door...my wife had selected it.
I have to say this is one of the better movies i have seen in a long time. An inspiring eye-opener.
It conveyed strength of character from people enduring extreme oppression on all social levels. Whittaker and Washngton played their roles well, but the young new actors were really the stars.
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Love Denzel - detersti
You have to admit that almost any time Denzel is in a movie its a decent show. He does a good job again as does almost everyone else in the case. The story is inspirational and even more so given that it's a true story. I wondered why they changed all the ...Great inaccurate biopic - movie_goer
The Great Debaters is a solid film, with experienced and seasoned actors, who strive together an depicted theramatic true events of devestating moments in black history. Oprah who productioned and financed the film. Made it clear from the get-go to spread ...Great Movie. - scott8047
I honestly didnt even hear about this movie until it showed up at my door...my wife had selected it.
I have to say this is one of the better movies i have seen in a long time. An inspiring eye-opener.
It conveyed strength of character from ...