http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/thegreatdebaters/trailer1/

Inspired by the remarkable story of Wiley College’s winning debate team of the early 1930s. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, THE GREAT DEBATERS chronicles the journey of the Wiley College debate team—coached by the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). It was Tolson’s recognition that the power of knowledge is the greatest advantage of all, which brought these students from underdogs to victors in a time when more than the odds were against them.

I went and saw this movie at the Mall at Marathon last week Friday. In fact, The Great Debaters is one of five movies nominated for the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama. IMO, this movies is a "must see" for all our parliamentarians, lawyers, college and high school students in the upper grades (I believe our rating system does not allow anyone under fifteen to view the film).

Moreover, for all those mediocre debaters who dare come on BI and challenge some of the greatest debaters in our nation, you should watch this movie and learn. :sarcastic

http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/thegreatdebaters/trailer1/
Inspired by the remarkable story of Wiley College’s winning debate team of the early 1930s. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, THE GREAT DEBATERS chronicles the journey of the Wiley College debate team—coached by the brilliant and passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington). It was Tolson’s recognition that the power of knowledge is the greatest advantage of all, which brought these students from underdogs to victors in a time when more than the odds were against them.

There are many occasions when I am frustrated by assignment due dates, research, final exams and demanding study schedules of University life, however the GREAT DEBATERS is noteworthy inspiration that reinforces the need for more young Bahamian men to seek and take advantage of any and all opportunities for educational development and advancement.

....my advice to you is never quit........God is the judge and only He decides who wins or loses....


THE GREAT DEBATERS is a MUST see!