The great debaters
(DVD)
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, [2008].
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Public Library (C426) - DVD | DVD GREAT DEBA TERS | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, [2008].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, language, and brief sexuality.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(2008). The great debaters (Widescreen ed.). Weinstein Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)2008. The Great Debaters. Weinstein Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)The Great Debaters Weinstein Company, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)The Great Debaters Widescreen ed., Weinstein Company, 2008.
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