As director Washington makes speechifying as exciting as a

As director, Washington makes speechifying as exciting as a touchdown run! For all of its hermetic dramatic license, The Great Debators hits its emotional marks with help from Forest Whitaker and a talented ensemble cast that includes Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, and newcomer Denzel Whitaker. Great Debaters dvd Trailer Its as if Mr. Washington wanted to deliver a important story, but felt he had to stay firmly within the proven formula to get his message out. The packed house I saw the film with applauded at the end. You will, too. Denzel delivers both in front of and behind the camera with The Great Debaters. In the stacked-deck world of Robert Eisele’s script, this team has an uncanny ability to grab the hindsight-friendly side of every issue.