The great debaters
(DVD) 

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DVD
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1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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796019810708

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Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Philippe Rousselot ; editors, John Breinholt, Hughes Winborne ; music, Peter Golub, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, David J. Bomba.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise, Devyn Tyler, Trenton McClain Boyd.
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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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Rated: PG-13; strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, language, and brief sexuality.
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DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Washington, D., Winfrey, O., & Whitaker, F. (2008). The great debaters (Widescreen [ed.].). Weinstein Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Denzel, 1954-, Oprah, Winfrey and Forest, Whitaker. 2008. The Great Debaters. Weinstein Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Denzel, 1954-, Oprah, Winfrey and Forest, Whitaker. The Great Debaters Weinstein Company, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Denzel, Oprah Winfrey, and Forest Whitaker. The Great Debaters Widescreen [ed.]., Weinstein Company, 2008.

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