The great debaters
(DVD)
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Published
[New York] : Weinstein Company, [2008].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen [ed.].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD Great
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DVD Great
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Library - Adult | DVD Great | Checked Out | April 23, 2024 |
| Oliver La Farge - Media | DVD Great | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York] : Weinstein Company, [2008].
Edition
Widescreen [ed.].
Language
English
UPC
00796019810708, 796019810708
Notes
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Philippe Rousselot ; editors, John Breinholt, Hughes Winborne ; music, Peter Golub, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, David J. Bomba.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise, Devyn Tyler, Trenton McClain Boyd.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD format, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
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