Gaza-Slim D — 26 Jul 2009

A VERY INSPIRATIONAL MOVIE.......IT DEALS WITH THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL EQUALITY.

This review of The Great Debaters (2007) was written by Sonya/Buzzo/Olive/Gaza-Slim D on 26 Jul 2009.

The Great Debaters has generally received positive reviews.

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