• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2007-12-25
  • Runtime126 minutes
  • TaglineWhen the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
  • Revenue30,226,144$
  • GenreDrama
  • Production
    CompaniesMarshall Production, The Weinstein Company, Harpo Films
  • Budget15,000,000$

Movie Overview

The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.

Casts

Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Washington

Nate Parker

Jurnee Smollett

Forest Whitaker

Kimberly Elise

Jermaine Williams

Gina Ravera

John Heard

Devyn A. Tyler

Ritchie Montgomery

Jackson Walker

Tim Parati

Robert X. Golphin

Justice Leak

Glen Powell

Brian Smiar

Damien Leake

Stephen Rider

Gordon Danniels

Donny Boaz

Bonnie Johnson

Charissa Allen

Michael Beasley

George Wilson

Fahnlohnee R. Harris

Harold Evans

J.D. Evermore

Frank Ridley

Jack Radosta

Dom Flemons

Rhiannon Giddens

Marcus Lyle Brown