DVD
The great debaters / The Weinstein Company presents a Harpo Films production ; produced by Todd Black, Kate Forte, Joe Roth, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey ; story by Robert Eisele & Jeffrey Porro ; screenplay by Robert Eisele ; directed by Denzel Washington.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594450277 :
- ISBN: 9781594450273
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [New York] : Weinstein Company, 2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Closed-captioned. Copies vary between Full and Widescreen. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | 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. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, John Heard, Kimberly Elise, Devyn Tyler, Trenton McClain Boyd. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rated PG-13 ; strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, language and brief sexuality. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Wiley College (Marshall, Tex.) > Drama. Debates and debating > Texas > Drama. African American college students > Texas > Drama. Texas > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Historical films. |
Available copies
- 14 of 15 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery City Public Library | DVD GRE (Text) | 31927000025877 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
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