The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College

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

The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College
200874 min
Documentary

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Overview

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 Universit...

Top Cast

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Gail Beil

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Eleanor Boswell

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Thomas Freeman

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Lewis Keys

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Nate Parker

Nate Parker

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Adam Clayton Powell III

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Haywood Strickland

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Harry Thomas

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