American gangster 1 episode 2007 kennedy center honors 1 episode 2008. Tolson denzel washington teaches at the predominately black wiley college in 1935 texas. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. The great debaters 2007 denzel washington, forest whitaker heather graham. Forest whitaker left and denzel washington star in the great debaters. The great debaters is a 2007 american biographical drama film directed by and starring denzel washington. Henry nate parker challenges tolson denzel washington to tell the debate team about his father. The great debaters is about an underdog debate team that wins a.
The film costars forest whitaker, denzel washington, kimberly elise, nate. I really enjoyed this movie and i look forward to watching more. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on the. The great debaters 2007 denzel washington, forest whitaker. The great debater debate in oklahoma city vost french. The 10 best denzel washington movies, according to imdb. Denzel washington talks debaters the new film, the great debaters, is based on the true story of an allblack college debate team which triumphs in a. The great debaters chronicles the journey of professor melvin tolson denzel washington, a brilliant but volatile debate team coach who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small african american college in the deep south into a historically elite debate team. Black college debate team battles harvard and racism. In 1935, he inspired students to form the schools first debate team, which went on to challenge harvard in the national championship. Denzel washington full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Tolson who formed a debate team at a small, african. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Denzel washington is one of americas most beloved and critically acclaimed actors.
Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. The great debaters 511 movie clip tell us about your. He decides to start a debate team, something nearly unheard of at a black. The great debaters 511 movie clip tell us about your father. The great debaters, directed by and starring denzel washington, is an inspirational underdog story, focusing on. Directed and starring denzel washington, it is set in 1935 and at first sight, you would not think a film about a college debating team could provide so much drama, tension and suspense, but it does. It is based on an article written about the wiley college debate team by. Hbcus band together to create their first national speech and debate league. Denzel washington talks to beliefnet about the bible.
It is based on an article written about the wiley college debate team by tony scherman for. Denzel washington for producing such a fine storymovie. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. It is based on an article written about the wiley college debate team by tony scherman for the spring 1997 issue of american legacy the film costars forest whitaker, denzel washington, kimberly elise, nate parker, gina ravera, jermaine williams and jurnee smollett. It tells the story of the debate team at wiley college, an allblack college in texas in. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Black college debate team battles harvard and racism the denver.
Extract from the movie the great debaters directed by denzel washington. Denzel washington plays a prominent role in this film. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. In 1935, he inspired students to form the schools first debate team, which went on to challenge harvard in the. The rapper drake auditioned for a role in this movie. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. It is based on an article written about the wiley college debate team by tony scherman for the spring 1997 issue of american legacy. Washington not only directed the film his second following antwone fisher, but he starred in the movie as well. Washington, who first stepped behind the camera for 2002s antwone fisher, is instead directing the great debaters, a movie based on a true story. Professor melvin tolson denzel washington, a brilliant but volatile debate team coach who. With denzel washington, forest whitaker, kimberly elise, nate parker. Little debate team that could, that your impulse is to forgive the movie its shortcomings. Denzel washington, forest whitaker, kimberly elise, nate parker. Denzel washington directed this movie, based on an article written about the wiley college debate team.
Drawing inspiration from the true story of a temperamental debate coach who molded the students of a small east texas college into a formidable team that gave even harvards elite squad a run for. Denzel washington to direct debateteam flick, not sammy. Academy awardwinning actor denzel washingtons newest movie, the great debaters, opened in theaters yesterday. Tolsondenzel washington forensics society, the team has earned more. This is a quality movie, with a top quality cast, all of whom give incredible performances.
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