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Title:
The great debaters [DVD video]
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Publication Date:
2008
Publication Information:
[New York] : Weinstein Co. ; Santa Monica, California : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008], ©2007.
©2008
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781594450273
Abstract:
Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Inspired by a true story.
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Title from disc label.
Special features: deleted scenes; featurette: The great debaters, an historical perspective; music videos.
Performers:
Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise, Devyn Tyler, Trenton McClain Boyd.
Technical Details:
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
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Language:
English
Additional Language:
English with dubbed French; subtitles in English (for deaf and hard of hearing) and Spanish.
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Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, language, and brief sexuality.
