The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

  • Director: Denzel Washington
  • Writer: Robert Eisele,Jeffrey Porro,Tony Scherman
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: December 25, 2007
  • Sound mix: DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Muhteşem Münazaracılar
  • "The Great Debaters" is a biographical film directed by Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. and starring Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. and Forest Whitaker . It was released in the United States on December 11, 2007   .
    The film is adapted from real events and tells the story of Professor Marvin Tolson who has always adhered to his beliefs and led the black debate team members into the highest debate hall of Harvard University through unremitting efforts   .

    Details

    • Release date December 25, 2007
    • Filming locations Wiley College - 711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, Texas, USA
    • Production companies Harpo Films, Marshall Production, Roth Films

    Box office

    Budget

    $15,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $30,236,407

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $6,005,180

    Gross worldwide

    $30,271,556

    Movie reviews

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    • By Kassandra 2022-04-23 07:02:51

      $25 pig

      James Farmer Jr's closing remarks at Harvard speech, I cried! When all the people present stood up and the applause resounded throughout the auditorium, I saw the light of the national liberation of black people and the continuous improvement of the status of black people.
           Indeed, it is not the judge who judges who wins or loses, but justice.
           Black people's awareness of self-rights is constantly improving, and the nation is constantly awakening. They used the debate to...

    • By Madalyn 2022-04-23 07:02:51

      The charm of lines

      (2009.10.12) I feel that the final battle with Harvard, as the most important one, still seems too short to be enjoyable. Some lines are very flavorful, and the power of fierce debate may lie in how much it can inspire people.

      Who is the judge?
      The judge is God.
      Why is he God?
      Because he decides who wins or loses. Not my opponeent.
      Who is your opponent?
      He does not exist.
      Why does he not exist?
      Because he is a mere dissenting voice of the truth I...

    • By Dee 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      Just and unjust

      Who is the judge?

      The judge is God?

      Why is he God?

      Because he decides who wins or loses not my opponent.

      Who is your opponent?

      It does not exist.

      Why does he not exist?

      Because he is mute distance voice the truth that I speak.

      Just say the truth.

      This movie shocked me and reminded me of the topic which I have prepeaered for in the AW GRE. It says that: there are two types of laws: just and unjust. Every...

    • By Harmon 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      Inspirational film that makes blood boil

      It was recommended to me by a friend. To be honest, when I first started watching it from the perspective of listening to exercise, I didn't expect it to be so shocking.

      Everyone has their own dreams, but it's up to you to stick to them. On the road to the ideal, there are always various problems that plague us. In this movie, there are countless problems that we can't imagine, but they all overcame them one by one, persisted, and finally Got the world's attention.

      Other...

    • By Shana 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      This kind of struggle is needed in today's social life

      I always like to look for those old movies, those that many others have seen and commented on, because such movies are generally classics, and they contain great ideas and can arouse deep spiritual resonance or produce self-stimulation. debates, they will never appear outdated over time. In this regard, The Great Debater did not disappoint me.
      In the film, several black students used their own language as a weapon to fight against white bullying and discrimination, and in the end, they...

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    • By Edison 2023-09-03 08:46:22

      the power of...

    • By Bethany 2023-08-31 02:09:48

      There has always been prejudice in the past. There are very few good films with all black casts. I don't know if this is racist... But this one is definitely another matter. Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker are two acting superstars co-starring , adapted from a true story, and what's even more awesome is that this film is directed by Denzel...

    • By Eleanora 2023-06-29 06:27:09

      I'm going to marry a black man, don't stop...

    • By Philip 2023-06-23 12:20:09

      Who is the judge? The judge is God. Why is he God? Because he decides who wins or loses. Not my opponeent. Who is your opponent? He does not exist. Why does he not exist? Because he is a mere dissenting voice of the truth I...

    • By Guillermo 2023-06-17 09:23:26

      The sentence at the end "and you should please we chose the latter" is impeccable! I like debates very much. Come on for more debate...

    Movie plot

    Professor Tolson is one of the few people in the black community who has always accepted success. His enthusiasm and hard work are also a symbol of the Willie University where he teaches. He is both talented and somewhat capricious. As the new semester is approaching, as the instructor of the new debate team, Professor Tolson made two major decisions for the debate team. One is to recruit the dignified and prudent Samantha Booker. She...
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    Evaluation action

    The response of "The Great Debaters" was mediocre. Many people think it is not as good as Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.'s directorial debut "Anthony Fisher". Although Denzel's director skills have become more skilled, the overall level of the film is not as good. A leap forward. The film is a very ambitious work. Whether it is the passionate speech of Frist Whitaker in the opening, or the solemn and solemn scenes and soundtrack at the...
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    Movie quotes

    • [Samantha just slapped Henry hard across the face]

      Melvin B. Tolson: Resolved.

    • Melvin B. Tolson: Who is the judge?

      SamanthaHenry LoweJames Farmer Jr.Hamilton Burgess: The judge is God.

      Melvin B. Tolson: Why is he God?

      SamanthaHenry LoweJames Farmer Jr.Hamilton Burgess: Because he decides who wins or loses. Not my opponeent.

      Melvin B. Tolson: Who is your opponent?

      SamanthaHenry LoweJames Farmer Jr.Hamilton Burgess: He does not exist.

      Melvin B. Tolson: Why does he not exist?

      SamanthaHenry LoweJames Farmer Jr.Hamilton Burgess: Because he is a mere dissenting voice of the truth I speak!

    • James Farmer Jr.: We can't win without him!

      [Melvin Tolson]

      Samantha: You're wrong, we can't win without him.

      [as she tosses a book at Farmer]

      James Farmer Jr.: Thoreau?