The great debaters. [videorecording (DVD)]

The great debaters. [videorecording (DVD)]

Publication Date
2008

Physical Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 124 min.) in 1 container.

Subject Term
Biographical films.
 
Drama films.

Genre
Feature films.
 
Historical films.

Additional Contributors
Washington, Denzel, 1954-
 
Whitaker, Forest.

Performer
Denzil Washington, Forest Whitaker.

Summary
Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

Language
English

General Note
DVD.
 
Rated PG.
 
Based on a true story.

Language Note
Languages: English, French ; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.


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