Holiday Movie Guide 2007

The Great Debaters

Cast: Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker
Release date: December 25
Why you should see it: Films based on true stories can lift people's spirits and make them believe anything is possible. And isn't that what the holidays are all about? The Great Debaters documents the story of a difficult debate coach from a small East Texas college. He shapes his students into a remarkable team that goes head-to-head with Harvard during the 1930s.
Box-office bottom line:Denzel Washington doesn't guarantee a huge dollar return, but inspirational movies during the holidays tend to perform well.

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