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A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. TAGLINE: "When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope." All streaming services available
Its release date is Thursday December 27, 2007
Production details
| Director | Denzel Washington |
| Cast | Denzel Washington, Denzel Whitaker, Forest Whitaker & Nate Parker |
| Genre | Biographical, Drama & Romance |
| Country of origin | The United States |
| Release date | 2007-12-27 |
| Theme | African-American, Biography, Black vs White, College, Debate, Educators, High School Debate, Racism & University |
| Place setting | Boston |
| Time setting | 1930s |
| Location | Louisiana & Texas |
| Script | Jeffrey Porro (story), Robert Eisele (screenplay), Robert Eisele (story) & Tony Scherman (inspired by the American Legacy article) |
| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Music | Peter Golub |
| Costs | $15,000,000 |
| Box Office Revenue | $30,226,144 |
| Runtime | 126 min |
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