Review of The Great Debaters (2007) by M S — 25 May 2010

Good movie, Denzel Washinton and Forest Whitaker what more can you ask for?

This review of The Great Debaters (2007) was written by M S on 25 May 2010.

The Great Debaters has generally received positive reviews.

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