Thursday, August 23, 2012
Movies in the Park: The Great Debaters
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Washington Park5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 256-1248
Fee: Free
Age Range: 13 and older
Enjoy a movie in the park - you bring the snacks and we'll bring the stars!
Washington Park
5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 256-1248
The Great Debaters Rated - PG-13; 123 minutes
This touching drama is based on the true story of Mel Tolson, a professor at Wiley College who inspired his students to form the schoolÕs first debate team. This group of kids was the first African American team to ever go up against Harvard and defeated the famed debate team in the national championships.
Presented by Charter One; Underwritten by DuSable Museum of African American History
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