The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.
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Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer
Director
Denzel Washington
Screenplay
Robert Eisele
Tagline
"When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,226,144
Production
Marshall Production, The Weinstein Company, Harpo Films
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