Title:
The great debaters [videorecording] / TWC presents a Harpo Films production ; produced by Todd Black ... [et al.] ; story by Robert Eisele & Jeffrey Porro ; screenplay by Robert Eisele ; directed by Denzel Washington.
Author:
Washington, Denzel, 1954-
Whitaker, Forest.
Heard, John, 1946-
Publication Information:
Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by Genius Products, c2008.
Call Number:
PN1997 .G8175 2008
Abstract:
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. Inspired by a true story.
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Edition:
Widescreen version.
ISBN:
9781594450273
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Special features: deleted scenes; "The great debaters : an historical perspective;" "That's what my baby likes," music video; "My soul is a witness," music video.
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Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG-13; strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, language, and brief sexuality.
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