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That you have no evidence to arrest Mr Tolson
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The Great Debaters

No, sir. I wouldn't do that. But I cannot speak for those people outside.

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]

Full Transcript

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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
Duration
10 seconds
Views
768
Timestamp in Movie
01:09:33
Uploaded
Mar 27, 2022
Production
Marshall Production,The Weinstein Company,Harpo Films

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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.

Actors

John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.