The great debaters
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, 2008.
Format
DVD
Edition
[Special collector's edition].
ISBN
1594450625
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (26 pages : color illustrations)
Status
Bunnvale Library - Adult Media
GREAT
1 available
GREAT
1 available
North County Branch - Adult Media
GREAT
1 available
GREAT
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bunnvale Library - Adult Media | GREAT | Available |
| North County Branch - Adult Media | GREAT | Available |
More Details
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, 2008.
Edition
[Special collector's edition].
Language
English
ISBN
1594450625
UPC
796019811583
Notes
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 the small, African-American Wiley College in Texas. 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.
System Details
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language
English or French dialogue with Spanish subtitles and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Washington, D., Eisele, R., Porro, J., Parker, N., Smollett-Bell, J., Whitaker, D., Williams, J., Whitaker, F., Heard, J., Elise, K., Golub, P., & Howard, J. N. (2008). The great debaters ([Special collector's edition].). Weinstein Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denzel Washington et al.. 2008. The Great Debaters. Weinstein Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denzel Washington et al.. The Great Debaters Weinstein Company, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Washington, Denzel, et al. The Great Debaters [Special collector's edition]., Weinstein Company, 2008.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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