The Great Debaters (Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker)

Based on a true story, the film takes us to Wiley, an African-American Methodist college in Texas during the Depression in 1935 where Professor Tolson (Denzel Washington) is coaching the debate team. Its members include a sweet, pretty girl, a ladies' man, and a 14-year old whiz-kid. 

There are two stories in it - one is that of the debate team and the other is of the life under segregation and both the stories are compelling.The acting is uniformly outstanding; Forrest Whitaker and Washington support some lesser-known, but extremely talented young stars. We get to know their characters and care about them as they overcome their various obstacles to become the top African-American college debate team in the country. It is a must-watch film.

                                        


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