The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters often obtained suspense in many moments. Nevertheless, it was not just the suspenseful moments that held this film together, but also the precise timing in the hints of horror and romance. The viewers experience the hardship, hurt, let down, and passion of these young “colored” debaters. At the same time, the ambition and success stood out exceptionally well. The fear and the courage teeter totter throughout the movie as well as the anger and disbelief. However, despite all of the obstacles faced, these thriving adolescents grasp onto the triumph they had trained for without fully knowing the dangers that lie ahead. At their own school, the students were like any other person chasing their own aspirations through education. Yet, outside of the school the students were rediculed and looked down upon because of the color of their skin. The young adults in this film endured so much and they used what they endured as a part of their debates. That in itself is an incredible lesson that many people find difficult to learn and teach. These students start out thinking they are nobody. All they were was African American students arguing a point in front of the people who’s perspectives they tried to change. At their last debate, they finally accomplished they had worked for for so long. Sure their coach was tough on them and didn’t tolerate anything less than the standards he had set for them, but they achieved self respect among many other things. Together, they learned life lessons and grew stronger as white men tried to bring them down. This movie was created with heartfelt passion and it was displayed throughout the movie. The Great Debaters is definitely deserving of all the kudos it has received!