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August 2007 First Look: THE GREAT DEBATERS

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THE GREAT DEBATERS Release Date: December 25, 2007 Distributor: The Weinstein Company Director: Denzel Washington, Denzel Washington, Joe Roth, Kate Forte, Todd Black Producers: Oprah Winfrey Screenwriter: Robert Eisele and Suzan-Lori Parks Cast: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, and Gina Ravera Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and inspired by a true story, "The Great Debaters" chronicles the journey of a brilliant but volatile coach (Denzel Washington) who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small, modest black college in East Texas into an elite debate team while challenging the social mores of the time, culminating with a groundbreaking invitation to debate Harvard's championship team. Trailer: Cast :

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