Cinewave Community on Instagram: "The Great Debaters (2007) The Great Debaters is based on the true story of a debate team from Wiley College in the 1930s, led by their passionate professor Melvin B. Tolson. The team faces racial discrimination while competing against some of the best debate teams in the country, ultimately challenging Harvard in a historic showdown. What makes the film inspiring is its mix of intellectual challenge, social commentary, and emotional depth. It highlights courage,