The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College 2008
"The story that inspired a film. The achievement that inspired a nation."
Overview
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
Director: Brad Osborne
Cast
Gail Beil
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Eleanor Boswell
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Thomas Freeman
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Lewis Keys
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Nate Parker
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Adam Clayton Powell III
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Haywood Strickland
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Harry Thomas
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Melvin B. Tolson Jr.
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Arthur Tolson
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