Story :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.
Cast
Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee SmollettSamantha Booke
Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. TylerHelen Farmer
Trenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer
Ritchie MontgomeryDeputy
Jackson WalkerPig Owner
Tim ParatiPig Farmer
Robert X. GolphinDunbar Reed
Justice LeakHarland Osbourne
Glen PowellHarvard Debater #1
Brad WatkinsHarvard Debater #2
Brian SmiarHarvard Dean
Damien LeakeWilson
Voltaire SterlingPaul Quinn Debater #1
Stephen RiderPaul Quinn Debater #2
Gordon DannielsPaul Quinn Debate Judge
Donny BoazOklahoma City College Debater #1
Samuel Elliott WhisnantOklahoma City College Debater #2