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The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College

“The story that inspired a film. The achievement that inspired a nation.”

★ 8.0(1)20081h 14m

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Director: Brad Osborne
Release date: 2008-09-10
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College

The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Brad Osborne, starring Gail Beil, Eleanor Boswell and Thomas Freeman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Inspired by the critically acclaimed Hollywood film The Great Debaters, The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College unveils the true story of Wiley College’s 1935 debate team and their groundbreaking defeat of the all-white reigning national championship debate team at the University of Southern California. Shattering racial stereotypes and overcoming adversity against great odds, these courageous young debaters emerged triumphant, commanding not only the respect of their peers... but of the nation. Influenced by their coach Melvin B. Tolson, the Wiley College debaters would go on to devote their talents to the causes of civil justice and social progress and become leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. The film comes full-circle, as the legacies of The Great Debaters inspire Wiley’s new debate team as it seeks to reclaim its glory on the national stage.