Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker, both Academy Award winning Best Actors, co-star in this smart, inspirational drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas, who in 1935 inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Rating TBD.  118 min.   (The Weinstein Co.)  

• Golden Globe Nominations/Best Motion Picture - Drama
• National Board of Review /Bulgari Award for NBR Freedom of Expression