laughing lioness Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 The Great Debaters (2007) " In 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated season that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions." PG-13. This movie would make an excellent addition to a unit study on the history of the U.S., slavery, the 20th century, the Civil Rights Movement. It does portray a lynching which is disturbing, a bar scene, some violence and sex scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I just went to our library website to reserve this based on your recommendation. Our system has about 10 copies, and there are still 19 people in the reserve line ahead of me! It must be a very popular movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 The Great Debaters (2007)" In 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated season that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions." PG-13. This movie would make an excellent addition to a unit study on the history of the U.S., slavery, the 20th century, the Civil Rights Movement. It does portray a lynching which is disturbing, a bar scene, some violence and sex scene. I agree. I found it to be very well done. Also interesting, which is good. We watch a lot of educational movies, but if they're not interesting, then what's the point, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I thought this movie is excellent and I highly recommend. Denzel Washington played his role masterfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 It was filmed near me so there was a lot of hoopla about it here. It is a very good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Another thumbs up on this movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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