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Dr. James Farmer, Sr.:
[after Tolson is unjustly captured and imprisoned]
Since you have no evidence, I suggest you let him go. Sheriff Dozier:
Are you threatening me, boy? Dr. James Farmer, Sr.:
No, sir. I wouldn't do that. But I cannot speak for those people outside. [points toward the riotous mob gathered outside the sheriff's office]
[after Tolson is unjustly captured and imprisoned]
Since you have no evidence, I suggest you let him go. Sheriff Dozier:
Are you threatening me, boy? Dr. James Farmer, Sr.:
No, sir. I wouldn't do that. But I cannot speak for those people outside. [points toward the riotous mob gathered outside the sheriff's office]
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that you have no evidence to arrest Mr Tolson
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I suggest you let him go
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You suggest it
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Who the hell are you
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Movie Summary
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

