The Real Great Debaters (2008)
The story that inspired a film. The achievement that inspired a nation.
73 min
Inspired by the critically acclaimed Hollywood film The Great Debaters, The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College unveils the true story of Wiley College’s 1935 debate team and their groundbreaking defeat of the all-white reigning national championship debate team at the University of Southern California. Shattering racial stereotypes and overcoming adversity against great odds, these courageous young debaters emerged triumphant, commanding not only the respect of their peers... but of the nation. Influenced by their coach Melvin B. Tolson, the Wiley College debaters would go on to devote their talents to the causes of civil justice and social progress and become leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. The film comes full-circle, as the legacies of The Great Debaters inspire Wiley’s new debate team as it seeks to reclaim its glory on the national stage.
- Data de estreia
- 10 de setembro de 2008
- País de origem
- Ainda indisponível
Elenco
- Gail Beil como Self
- Eleanor Boswell como Self
- Thomas Freeman como Self - Debate Coach
- Lewis Keys como Wiley student
- Nate Parker como Self
- Adam Clayton Powell III como Self
- Haywood Strickland como Self - Wiley President
- Harry Thomas como Self
- Melvin B. Tolson Jr. como Self
- Arthur Tolson como Self
Equipe
- Brad Osborne · Diretor(a)
- Brad Osborne · Roteirista
- Laura Neitzel · Produtor(a)
- Monika Watkins · Produtor(a)
- Tim Darnell · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Taylor Garvin · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Corey Jones · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Brian McFarlin · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Brad Osborne · Editor(a)