The great debaters
(DVD Video)
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Published
Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008].
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008].
Format
DVD Video
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
UPC
796019810708
Notes
General Note
Special features: deleted scenes; "The great debaters : an historical perspective; " "That's what my baby likes, " music video; "My soul is a witness, " music video.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Philippe Rousselot ; edited by Hughes Winborne ; music, Peter Golub, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, David J. Bomba.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, John Heard, Kimberly Elise.
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.
System Details
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital.
Language
In English, or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Verde Unified School District - VID - Video Collection | GREAT | Find It Now |
| Clark Memorial Library - DVD - DVD Collection | GREAT | Find It Now |
| Cordes Lakes Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | GREAT | Find It Now |
| Cottonwood Public Library - AVDVD - A/V Room - DVD | GREAT DEBATERS | Find It Now |
| Jerome Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | GREAT | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Black, T., Washington, D., Eisele, R., Porro, J., Parker, N., Smollett-Bell, J., Whitaker, D., Whitaker, F., Heard, J., & Elise, K. (2008). The great debaters (Widescreen version.). Distributed by Genius Products.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Todd. Black et al.. 2008. The Great Debaters. Distributed by Genius Products.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Todd. Black et al.. The Great Debaters Distributed by Genius Products, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Black, Todd., et al. The Great Debaters Widescreen version., Distributed by Genius Products, 2008.
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