As we get closer to the the theatrical release of The Great Debaters on Christmas Day, the buzz and criticism of the film has ramped up.

• Denzel Washington Sees Connection Between Rap and Debate. This will have some people in the debate community excited.
• Debating All The Way To The Big Screen. “According to James Farmer, Tolson’s drive to win, to eliminate risk, meant that his debaters were actors more than spontaneous thinkers.”
• The Great Debaters or The Great Memorizers. Tolsons quote about conservatives will get some folks riled up. [via eDebate]
• Student Debaters Cheered By “The Great Debaters” Movie. Sneak previews have taken place in cities with urban debate leagues.