Movie "The Great Debaters" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Great Debaters"

Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coached the debate team to a nearly-undefeated season that included the first debate between students from white and Negro colleges and ended with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which included a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience.

Starring actors in "The Great Debaters" movie:

Jackson Walker as a character Garrett Jackson Walker also starred in the next movies: "Madea Goes to Jail" in a role of Mr. Brackman;

Roger Dillingham Jr. as a character Upscale Traveler Roger Dillingham Jr. also starred in the next movies: "27 Dresses" in a role of Little league parent; "What Doesn't Kill You" in a role of paramedic; "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" in a role of Cab Driver; "Pink Panther 2" in a role of International Dignitary; "The Clique" in a role of Paramedic; "The Maiden Heist"; "Edge of Darkness" in a role of Amtrak worker;

Ron Auguste as a character Hanging Victim Ron Auguste starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Andrew Bamberg as a character Harvard Student Andrew Bamberg starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Michael Beasley as a character Trudell Michael Beasley also starred in the next movies: "American Violet" in a role of Tony Flair; "I Love You Phillip Morris" in a role of Prison Release Guard;

Andrew Benjamin as a character Harvard Student Andrew Benjamin starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Southey Blanton as a character White Labor Organizer Southey Blanton starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Matt Bourgeois as a character Harvard Scholar Matt Bourgeois starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Trenton McClain Boyd as a character Nathaniel Trenton McClain Boyd starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Marcus Lyle Brown as a character Howard Debater Marcus Lyle Brown also starred in the next movies: "Venom" in a role of Terry; "The Badge" in a role of Deputy Jackson; "Wolvesbayne" in a role of Konstantinos; "Hurricane Season" in a role of Jonathan's Father; "Quantum Apocalypse" in a role of Carson; "Mammoth" in a role of Agent Whitaker; "Monster's Ball" in a role of Phil Huggins;

Antravian D. Carter as a character Howard Debater #2 Antravian D. Carter starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Eric Conover as a character Harvard Faculty Eric Conover starred only in the movie "The Great Debaters"

Sean Paul Cormier as a character Harvard Scholar Sean Paul Cormier also starred in the next movies: "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" in a role of Prom attendant;

Brian D. Evans as a character Harvard Student Brian D. Evans also starred in the next movies: "27 Dresses" in a role of Wedding Guest;

J.D. Evermore as a character Captain Wainwright J.D. Evermore also starred in the next movies: "Faith of My Fathers" in a role of Commander James Latimer; "Still Waiting..." in a role of Exasperated Customer;