The Great Debaters
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The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by Robert Eisele and based on a 1997 article for American Legacy by Tony Scherman. The film
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Jurnee Smollett
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Jurnee Diana Smollett is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress appearing on television sitcoms, including On Our Own and Full House. She gained greater recognition with her role
The Great Debaters
…debate team in 1935 Texas. It stars Washington, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, Gina Ravera, Jermaine Williams, and Jurnee Smollett. The Great Debaters was released in theaters on December 25, 2007 to positive critical reception. Based on a true story, the plot revolves around the…
Smollett in 2024
Jurnee Smollett and Julianne Moore at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018