Based on a true-story, two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington* (American Gangster) depicts a brilliant narrative following the wisdom of Professor Melvin B. Tolson, a bright and dedicated debate team coach who uses the power of words to shape a group of students from a small African American college into a historically renowned debate team.

A critical favorite, THE GREAT DEBATERS garnered numerous awards including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture, the African American Film Critics Award for Best Picture, the Stanley Kramer Award and the Freedom of Expression Award. It also was a winner of four NAACP Image Awardsâ***

The ensemble cast includes Oscar winner Forest Whitaker** (The Last King Of Scotland), Kimberly Elise (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Jumee Smollett (Gridiron Gang, Beautiful Joe) and up-and-coming actors Nate Parker (Pride) and Denzel Whitaker (Training Day). It is produced by Oprah Winfrey, David Crockett, Todd Black, Kate Forte, Joe Roth, Molly Allen and Melody Fowler. SYNOPSIS

A controversial figure, challenging the social mores of the time, Professor Melvin Tolson (Washington) used unconventional and ferocious teaching methods to shape a debate team at Wiley College, a small African American university in Texas during the 1930s. Fighting against all odds and paving their way to success, the team reaches a pivotal moment when they are faced with one of their greatest challenges yet… going up against Harvard University’s critically acclaimed national championship debate team. Features

o Commentary By Actor/Director Denzel Washington (both versions)
° Deleted Scenes (both versions)
° Documentary With Original Debaters
° Music Of THE GREAT DEBATERS
° Original Score With James Newton Howard
° Making Of THE GREAT DEBATERS
° Wardrobe Of THE GREAT DEBATERS
° A Visit To Wiley College
° Poetry Of Melvin Tolson (Still Gallery)

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