The Great Debaters

The Great Debater's is a inspirational film that show's, both the level of racism blacks faced during that time, and also what a debate really is and how it works. Racism is one of the major issues that still goes on in today's society. People are faced with it everyday. Blacks, whites, mexicans, native americans etc. During the mid 1930's racial tension between blacks and whites was a big issue. Being based on a true story, just goes to show that all the stuff you seen in the movie took place in real life. In Marshall, Texas, a professor, Mr.Tolson at Wiley College, inspired student's to form a debate team. They begin their journey, hardwork, begin focused, and having patient were just a few of the many tests the students were put through. As time went on, Mr.Tolson's team continued to win debate, after debate, after debate. University's heard all about them. Till finally, the team got the one in a lifetime chance. They recieved an invitation to debate Harvard University's team, national champions. Put aside all the debates, the teens had their own personal issues. Sexism, an arrest, a near riot, jealousy, and love affair wasn't going to tear apart the team. Even the loss of their debate coach did not stop them from quitting. In the end, the three students grew stronger, and were acknowledged for their ability to keep going when it seemed like they had nothing. The Great Debater's is a memorable, and moving film, and it taught me a lot.