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.

Top 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