Release Year: 2007
Country: USA
Runtime: 126 min
Languages: English
Director:
Tagline: When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
Cast: Denzel Washington … Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker … Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett … Samantha Booke
Denzel Whitaker … James Farmer Jr.
Jermaine Williams … Hamilton Burgess
Forest Whitaker … Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Gina Ravera … Ruth Tolson
John Heard … Sheriff Dozier
Kimberly Elise … Pearl Farmer
Devyn A. Tyler … Helen Farmer (as Devyn Tyler)
Trenton McClain Boyd … Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery … Deputy
Jackson Walker … Pig Owner
Tim Parati … Pig Farmer
Robert X. Golphin … Dunbar Reed
Plot: 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. add synopsis
Awards: Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 8 nominations