The Great Debaters (tt0427309), based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College in Texas where the majority of students are African American. Professor Tolson decides to form a debate team to help his students, who have limited access to quality education, develop and grow. Initially struggling with their communication skills, the student group gradually learns the power of words. As they begin to excel in debates against their contemporaries, the Wiley College debate team soon becomes a formidable rival to Harvard. This inspiring film highlights the transformative power of education and the importance of finding one's voice.