The Great Debaters (2007)
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
All Releases
Domestic (99.9%)
$30,236,407
$30,236,407
International (–)
$35,149
$35,149
Worldwide
$30,271,556
$30,271,556
Domestic DistributorMGM
Domestic Opening$6,005,180
Earliest Release DateDecember 25, 2007
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 6 min
GenresBiography
Drama
Romance
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