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Sonia 2022-03-22 09:02:08
The most beautiful farewell scene
The most beautiful farewell scene is from "The Greatest Debaters". The three-person team boarded the train without the guidance of their mentor Tolson and went to debate with Harvard University.
The train slowly left the station. At this moment, the music sounded. Little James walked to the back of... -
Hunter 2021-12-26 08:01:01
Fierce debate
Before watching the film, I simply felt that this is the same as other competitive inspirational films, telling the story of the growth of great debaters. This is indeed a biographical film. It is true, but it focuses more on the black Americans suffered in the early last century. Discrimination...
Ian Wallace
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