THE GRAT DEBATERS

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Country: The United States

Director: Denzel Washington.
Genre: Drama
Production Year: 2007
Duration: 126 min
Director: Denzel Washington
Cast: Denzel Washigton, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollet, Denzel Whitaker, Jermaine Williamas,
Forest Whitaker, Gina Ravera, Jhon Heard, Kimberly Elise, Devyn A. Taylor.
Script: Robert Eisele
Producer: Weinstein Company, The Road Rebel, Harpo Films, Marshall Production.
ARGUMENT
1. Who was Mel Tolson? What was his idea about the future of black people and education in that time? How did
he inspire his students?
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2. What did he get with his students?
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3. What is the most crucial moment in this history? Describe it shortly.
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LITERARY AND COMMUNICATIONAL FACTS ANALYSIS

1. What real fact is based this story on?
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2. Mention the abuses you can get from the film.
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3. Describe what happened with the father of James Farmer Jr.
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4. How were educational conditions opportunities in the USA?
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CHARACTERS AND CONTEXT: Describe:
1. Henry Lowe

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2. Samantha Brooke
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3. James Farmer Jr.
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4. Mel Tonson
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OPINION
How do you evaluate this production and what is its contribution to us? (If you consider it contributes.)
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What are the conditions to be a good debater?

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