Review of The Great Debaters (2007) by Hilary S — 06 Aug 2008

A beautifully made movie. Horrifying at times, while hopeful and wonderful at others. I highly recommend it.

This review of The Great Debaters (2007) was written by Hilary S on 06 Aug 2008.

The Great Debaters has generally received positive reviews.

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