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Title: Denzel Washington in "The Great Debaters
Posted date/time: 04.27.07 00:00
Location: United States, HOLLYWOOD,
Description: Defying segregation in 1935 Texas, Professor Tolson of Wiley College leads his passionate African-American debate team on a winning streak against both white and black colleges. The journey culminates in a groundbreaking debate with Harvard that is broadcast over the radio for the whole country to hear.

Role: WILLIAM TAYLOR - An older professional. He is Tolson's lawyer who goes to counsel him when he is arrested. His attempts to see his client keep getting stymied by Sheriff Dozier, even though Taylor and the Sheriff knew each other as children.
Male - African-American - 60 to 70


Role: WILSON - An elegant and well-read older He is the impeccably dressed and well-groomed houseman of the Boston boarding house where the young debaters stay.
Male - African-American - 60 to 70



Audition: Paid
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