The Great Debaters
Released Date
December 25, 2007
Distributor
MGM/Weinstein
Genre
Drama
Rating
PG-13
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$30,236,407 + $35,149 = $30,271,556
$30,236,407 + $35,149 = $30,271,556
About The Great Debaters
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.
About
Directed by and starring Denzel Washington, the film follows professor Melvin B. Tolson who in 1935 challenged his Wiley College Texas students to start their own debate team which later went up against Harvard in the national championship.
Trivia
The film is based on a true story. Oprah Winfrey was a producer for the film.