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The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College

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Inspired by the critically acclaimed Hollywood film The Great Debaters, The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College unveils the true story of Wiley College’s 1935 debate team and their groundbreaking defeat of the all-white reigning national…

DirectorBrad Osborne

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Cast · Directed by Brad Osborne

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Gail Beil
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Eleanor Boswell
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Thomas Freeman
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Lewis Keys
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NPNate Parker
Nate Parker
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Adam Clayton Powell III
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Haywood Strickland
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Harry Thomas
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Melvin B. Tolson Jr.
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Arthur Tolson
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The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.