Review of The Great Debaters (2007) by Carrie Rickey for Philadelphia Inquirer — 21 Oct 2017
A triumph. Unapologetically old-school, in both the literal and metaphorical meanings of the term, Debaters overlays the story of social underdogs onto the familiar template of the stand-and-deliver saga, the staple of sports inspirationals like "Rocky," "Invincible" and "The Karate Kid.
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This review of The Great Debaters (2007) was written by Carrie Rickey and published by Philadelphia Inquirer on 21 Oct 2017.
The Great Debaters has generally received positive reviews.
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