History-based movie cheers for underdogs
Denzel Washington 's " The Great Debaters ” is a rousing, chest-pounding testament to deep thinking and forceful talking. It is the academic version of underdog sports films, in which young people with fewer resources but greater determination take on the champs and emerge victorious.
The film might not offer surprises, but none are required — "The Great Debaters” is about inspiration, not suspense. Based on re...
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