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The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
7.3(764)20072h 6m
The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.
- Director
- Denzel Washington
- Created by
- Harvey Weinstein,David Crockett,Bob Weinstein
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Cast

Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker
Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson

John Heard
Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer
Trenton McClain Boyd
Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery
Deputy

Jackson Walker
Pig Owner

Tim Parati
Pig Farmer

Robert X. Golphin
Dunbar Reed

Justice Leak
Harland Osbourne

Glen Powell
Harvard Debater #1
Brad Watkins
Harvard Debater #2

Brian Smiar
Harvard Dean

Damien Leake
Wilson
Voltaire Sterling
Paul Quinn Debater #1

Stephen Rider
Paul Quinn Debater #2

Gordon Danniels
Paul Quinn Debate Judge

Donny Boaz
Oklahoma City College Debater #1
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Crew
Directing
- Denzel WashingtonDirector
- Karen GoldenScript Supervisor
- Jono OliverFirst Assistant Director
- Greg HaleSecond Assistant Director
- Kali R. HarrisonSecond Second Assistant Director
- George BottAdditional Second Assistant Director
Writing
- Jeffrey PorroStory
- Robert EiseleStory
- Robert EiseleScreenplay
Production
- Kate ForteProducer
- Valeria ScoonAssociate Producer
- Harvey WeinsteinExecutive Producer
- Oprah WinfreyProducer
- Joe RothProducer
- Todd BlackProducer
- Melody FowlerAssociate Producer
- David CrockettExecutive Producer
- Molly AllenCo-Producer
- Bob WeinsteinExecutive Producer
- Patrick Tendai PfupajenaProduction Assistant
- Denise ChamianCasting
Camera
- C. Alan Rawlins Sr.Key Grip
- Xiomara ComrieFirst Assistant "A" Camera
- Mark La BongeSteadicam Operator
- Tiffani L. StephensonCamera Loader
- Mark La Bonge"A" Camera Operator
- Pamela Rittelmeyer"B" Camera Operator
- Pamela RittelmeyerFirst Assistant "A" Camera
- Sean J. O'SheaFirst Assistant "B" Camera
- Jacob RossBest Boy Grip
- Darryl HumberDolly Grip
- David LeeStill Photographer
- Xiomara ComrieSecond Assistant "A" Camera
Editing
- John BreinholtEditorial Coordinator
- Hughes WinborneEditor
- John BreinholtCo-Editor
- Geraud BrissonAdditional Editor
Sound
- G. Marq RoswellMusic Supervisor
- Tateum KohutSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Greg OrloffSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Kim DrummondADR Supervisor
- Scott G.G. HallerDialogue Editor
- John MarquisSound Effects Editor
- Gary A. TheardBoom Operator
- Elizabeth RaineyFoley Artist
- Brian SmithADR Mixer
- Erin OakleyADR Editor
- Jon WakehamSound Effects Editor
- Herwig MaurerSound Effects Editor
Art
- David J. BombaProduction Design
- John R. JensenArt Direction
- Patrick CassidySet Decoration
- Gary Damian ThomasStoryboard Artist
- Jerry G. HeneryConstruction Coordinator
- C. Alan BerryProps
- John BanksonProperty Master
- Virle S. ReidAssistant Property Master
- Dean AllisonConstruction Foreman
- James PassanantePaint Coordinator
- Rob SimonsAssistant Art Director
- Scott ChildersConstruction Foreman
Costume & Make-Up
- Sharen DavisCostume Design
- Jodie SternAssistant Costume Designer
- Andrea YoungHairstylist
- Denise Pugh-RuizAssistant Makeup Artist
- Kenneth WalkerHair Department Head
- Frances Jacques-LeCompteSeamstress
- Nikki I BrownMakeup Artist
- Valerie Gladstone-AppelAssistant Hairstylist
- Andrea BowmanHairstylist
- Dana Kay HartCostume Supervisor
- Mitzi HaralsonSet Costumer
- Carl FullertonMakeup Department Head
Visual Effects
- Jack LynchSpecial Effects Supervisor
Crew
- Austin AndersonAnimal Coordinator
- Eric NorrisStunts
- Joe Nin WilliamsStunts
- Russell ToweryStunts
- Gerard 'Gus' WilliamsStunts
- Kevin BeardStunts
- Bobby BecklesStunts
- Gregg BrazzelStunts
- Jim HenryStunts
- Steven RitziStunt Coordinator
- Lex D. GeddingsStunts
- Robert PowellStunt Double
Lighting
- Jack EnglishGaffer
- James BabineauxBest Boy Electric
- Stephen BeasleyRigging Gaffer
- Ted SappKey Rigging Grip