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.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Special features: Deleted scenes ; "The Great Debaters: An Histoical Perspective" ; "That's What My Baby Likes" music video ; "my Soul is a Witness" music video. Bonus material not rated.