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Director Denzel Washington
Writers Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele
In 1930s Texas, a passionate college professor trains a small group of Black students to compete in debate, pushing them to sharpen their voices and confidence. As they rise from underdogs to national contenders, they face harsh prejudice and personal pressures while using words to challenge the world around them.