Free DVD Giveaway: THE GREAT DEBATERS
By Norm Schrager at May 13, 2008 | 10:00 pm | Print
THIS CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED. If you’ve already entered, good luck! We’ll accept all entries received before the 5pm ET deadline, and plan to pick a winner within the next week. Thanks again for your interest.
You can hardly go a few months without coming across the movie genre we like to call “uplifters”. Remember the Titans. Glory Road. Pride. Akeelah and the Bee. Against-all-odd tales — many dealing with racism — that aim for swelled hearts and weepie tears.
For his directorial debut, Denzel Washington chose one such story, the 1930s-based The Great Debaters. Washington built well on the history of the “uplifter,” with a cast that includes Forest Whitaker and Kimberly Elise, and acclaim from the Chicago Sun-Times, New York Times, and African American Film Critics group. Now you can win a copy of The Great Debaters 2-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD.
To enter, just leave a comment on this post saying you’d like the DVD. We’ll choose one entrant at random as the winner. Entries will be accepted until Monday, May 19 at 5:00pm ET.
:: The Great Debaters Collectors Edition Extras:
Commentary by Denzel Washington, deleted scenes, documentary footage with the original Wiley College debaters, making-of featurette, wardrobe details, a visit to Wiley College, original James Newton Howard score
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Toni Kelner, 2 years ago
Anything Denzel Washington makes is worth watching. Besides, a old school buddy of mine–Tim Parati–is in the movie, which makes it even more fun.
nanio, 2 years ago
My cousin’s husband is in it as well, which heretofore has not been a sufficient inducement to watch this. A free copy might be.
Wes, 2 years ago
Denzel always delivers- this looks like a good role for him. Unfortunately, I do not have any friends or relatives in the movie. But thanks for the contest!
Jason Fiske, 2 years ago
Denzel is one of those actors that will be known as greatness of the 90′s and 2000′s. The Great Debaters will be one of those movies that shows his many talents. I really enjoy watching his movies.
Dan Kieff, 2 years ago
I love his movies. have not seen this one yet. Hope it comes my way.
charline s, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD
Victoria Ross, 2 years ago
I would like to see how they handle the movie.
Janet F, 2 years ago
I enjoy Denzel Washington movies.
Kimberly Cook, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD
Sonya Sparks, 2 years ago
I would love to see this movie. Thanks for the chance.
Linda Zenkewich, 2 years ago
I missed this one in the movies. would love to see it
Steph, 2 years ago
It looks like a good Denzel flick. I’d like the DVD.
arenida, 2 years ago
Loved this movie and would love to add is to my collection!!
Garnet L, 2 years ago
great movie, Great Prize
Marilyn Wons, 2 years ago
I would love to own The Great Debaters DVD!
Debbie, 2 years ago
I would like the DVD.
nancy abbott, 2 years ago
Love that Denzel!!!
Ann Cahoon, 2 years ago
I would love to see this film….
Melissa Resnick, 2 years ago
heard it was great
Shannon Baas, 2 years ago
I collect dvd’s
susan varney, 2 years ago
i would like to take a peek
Krystal Deblasio, 2 years ago
I would like this dvd!
Pam M, 2 years ago
Would love to win this movie! Any movie with Denzel is always good.
Colleen Jensen, 2 years ago
I would like to win this because I heard that it is a good movie.
Dan Smith, 2 years ago
Please enter me
Susan, 2 years ago
Great movie
Gaye McGill, 2 years ago
This sounds like an excellent movie and I’d really like to win it.
Margaret Smith, 2 years ago
I would love to see this movie. I love Denzel Washington and any movie he’s in is always a great movie. Thanks for this giveaway.
Don, 2 years ago
Looks like a real good movie.
Denyse, 2 years ago
I’d like this movie. I heard it was great:)
Louise Brouillette, 2 years ago
Go Denzel!
Tina Rath, 2 years ago
I have heard good reviews and would love to win it.
janeh, 2 years ago
I’ve heard many good things about this movie..Denzel Washington is such a great talent!
Theresa Shafer, 2 years ago
To debate or not to debate. whether it is nobler to speak out and challenge someone else’s set beliefs or be quiet and accept all as is?
Yes, please include me in the giveaway.
Kal, 2 years ago
The power of speech; my students would enjoy this for years to come, please include me in the giveaway
Erica C., 2 years ago
looks like it’ll be a classic!
Gayle Morgan, 2 years ago
2 words – Denzel Washington!!
Tom Gibson, 2 years ago
Denzel is the best!
Linda Moeller, 2 years ago
Love Denzel.
Michael, 2 years ago
I’d love to own this DVD.
Albert, 2 years ago
Anything I have ever seen with Denzel Washington in it has been excellent and I would love to see this as well.
Toby, 2 years ago
This sounds very good and I would love to see it – I know I will love it because with Denzel Washington, its got to be good!
Barry Gentry, 2 years ago
I hear that this is a great movie and i hope that i win it to add it to my collection.
JAMES, 2 years ago
I WANT IT, I LIKE IT , I GOT TO HAVE IT.
Carol Ezovski, 2 years ago
II like anything with Denzel Washington, and this is one I haven’t seen yet.
Louis Huf, 2 years ago
I’d like to win the DVD
Aimee, 2 years ago
I would be thrilled to win a copy of this DVD — and know my husband would be excited too! Thanks for the chance!
margaret herrin, 2 years ago
I’d like this DVD.
Kam A, 2 years ago
Definitely would like this DVD!
Rebel V, 2 years ago
I would like this DVD.
Lynn K, 2 years ago
This DVD has been recommended by several people.
shary layne, 2 years ago
I would love to have this one
Linda Peters, 2 years ago
this would be awesome to own
Michelle L., 2 years ago
Love Denzel! Hope I win. Thanks.
Victoria V., 2 years ago
Missed this movie in the theaters. Love to own the DVD.
Daniel M, 2 years ago
big denzel fan!!
Bernadette, 2 years ago
I sure would like this DVD.
Stacy, 2 years ago
I’d like the dvd
K. Cleaver, 2 years ago
We’d enjoy watching this. Thanks for entering me too.
Doug Ashworth, Jr., 2 years ago
Another award winning performance by Denzel, Hope he gets something (other than a big paycheck) for this.
Janice J, 2 years ago
I like all of Denzel Washington’s movies, and this one looks like it will be good too.
Thanks for the giveaway!
christopher h, 2 years ago
i love forrest whitaker and watch everything he’s in
Shauna D., 2 years ago
I love Donzel Washington & Forest Whitaker in movies,would love to have a copy of this movie,hope I win a copy,Thank You,Shauna
theodore esteghamat, 2 years ago
great movie. I’d love to win this dvd.
Pauline M, 2 years ago
I never had the opportunity to watch this movie on the big screen. Would love to enjoy this now!
Melissa Reeder, 2 years ago
I want to see this movie. Would love to win the DVD!
Susan Bogush, 2 years ago
Loved the movies. Would love the DVD
carol b, 2 years ago
Since I can’t take my husband to the movies without him eating all the popcorn and falling asleep…I would love to win this dvd
marleen davis, 2 years ago
I love, love, love Denzel
Patrick E, 2 years ago
Great movie.
deidra cox, 2 years ago
i love denzel!!
please enter me:)
Peggy Miller, 2 years ago
For Denzel!
Gina Stratos, 2 years ago
My daughter and I have been waiting to see this so I would LOVE to win this prize.
Rena, 2 years ago
Have not seen this movie and I REALLY want to win this DVD!
David Coward, 2 years ago
win
Gina Maria, 2 years ago
I would like this DVD very much!
Stacey W., 2 years ago
My husband and I really enjoy movies with Denzel Washington. I don’t even think my husband knows about this movie. He’d be surprised if I were to win. I know he’d like to watch it if he knew about it. Please enter me in the contest. Thank you.
Anne, 2 years ago
I’ve had a crush on Mr. Washington for over 20 years now. He is a wonderful actor; my hubby and I would love to win this!
djp, 2 years ago
i’m in
Stephen Saunders, 2 years ago
I’d like the dvd. =)
C. Clemens, 2 years ago
I would like to win this dvd becasue im a great debater and I always win!
janet lindsey, 2 years ago
i don’t go out to the movies, but i would love to win this dvd.
william causey, 2 years ago
would love to see this so please count me in
Dustin, 2 years ago
I’d love the DVD
Terra Heck, 2 years ago
I’d like to watch this movie.
Cathie, 2 years ago
I’d love to see and own this movie, the story line seems to be very inspiring. Thank You for offering such a great prize
Kari Follett, 2 years ago
I haven’t seen it but it sounds really good! Thanks!
Sharon Jones, 2 years ago
I’d like this DVD THANKS!!!!
Bill, 2 years ago
Great contest!
Vicky Boackle, 2 years ago
i would like this dvd.
Nora Scott-Platt, 2 years ago
Would be a movie that I would watch.
Andrew Gordon, 2 years ago
i’d love it!
Lynn, 2 years ago
I would like to own this DVD!
david basile, 2 years ago
i really would like this dvd
Amir, 2 years ago
I love to own this because I’ve never seen it and heard it was good.
g.l. penrod, 2 years ago
this dvd i would like to have
linda, 2 years ago
I’d love to win this dvd.
Linda Ellis, 2 years ago
I would like this dvd.
Mike Weisberg, 2 years ago
i want this dvd
Zoly, 2 years ago
The promos show this to be a very good movie and I want it.
valerie mabrey, 2 years ago
I would love this one
Kevin, 2 years ago
Nice giveaway. Please count me in, for a chance to win.
Angela J, 2 years ago
I understand this got good reviews, I’d like to see it.
tim brown, 2 years ago
like this dvd
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Linda Lansford, 2 years ago
I like Denzel Washington and any movie he’s in is always good
alan rogers, 2 years ago
Thanks for the opportunity to see Denzel. I would love to see thisfilm.
Carrie, 2 years ago
I would like this DVD. Thanks!
Julia, 2 years ago
The reviews make me think I’d enjoy this movie.
Megan B., 2 years ago
I would like this DVD! Thanks for the contest!
Anthony Hedden, 2 years ago
Looks like a good movie
Patricia Simpkin, 2 years ago
I’ve never seen the movie, but I would LOVE to win it. Denzel is one of my favorite actors.
Robin Farnsworth, 2 years ago
count me in please
Cynthia C, 2 years ago
Thanks for the chance to win a great DVD.
Catharine R, 2 years ago
Would really like to see this!
Bradley Baker, 2 years ago
I’d love this DVD.
Thanks for the contest!
Vincent Chui, 2 years ago
Haven’t seen the trailer, but the description seems interesting. I think my girlfriend would like this… : )
STEPHANIE MCALISTER, 2 years ago
iIWOULD LOVE TO GET A COPY OF THE GREAT DEBATERS.
Leroy Thomas, 2 years ago
this was a very inspirational film. I would love to have it as a part of my DVD collection.
Todd B, 2 years ago
Denzel is an amazing actor. I would love to win a copy of the Great Debaters to add to my other Denzel DVDs.
Frank B., 2 years ago
I can’t really comment on what I like about it, because I haven’t seen it yet; and I can’t just make something up.
Anne Deher, 2 years ago
Love Denzel Washington and want to see this movie.
Sandra Brodeur, 2 years ago
Any movie with Denzel in it is great. I want this DVD!
Jennifer Barnett, 2 years ago
I missed this movie when it was in theaters. it looks inspirational.
Soha Molina, 2 years ago
I like Denzel.
Catherine copeland, 2 years ago
i ov denzel and this movie sounds like one I’d really love to see
Doris Palmer, 2 years ago
no debating, this one has to be mine!
Kayce, 2 years ago
Count me in, Oprah!
John, 2 years ago
i;d like to win this
charles pellin, 2 years ago
Be a nice addition to my collection
dawn horns, 2 years ago
Love to see this
Melinda, 2 years ago
I loved this film!
Harry Knopp, 2 years ago
I loved this movie and would watch it again and again.
Diane, 2 years ago
Sounds like a good film, I’ love to win it.
Marlene, 2 years ago
I’d love to win this!
Tonya Froemel, 2 years ago
Enter me to I want to see this movie.
Elizabeth M., 2 years ago
I would love this DVD. Denzel Washington can do no wrong!
Miranda Kuskie, 2 years ago
I love Denzel Washington, this movie sounds awesome!
Mellie, 2 years ago
Denzel is very inspirational. Esp. in the Debaters and Remember the Titans
toasters, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD.
Ralph Siegel, 2 years ago
Denzel is the bomb, he can do no wrong. Please enter me!!
Kathy Mullins, 2 years ago
I would love to watch Denzel–he’s so sexxxxxxxy!!!!!!!! He’s also a wonderfully talented actor.
Chuck Darrah, 2 years ago
Id love to win this dvd
erica g, 2 years ago
I would like it!
John Mizell, 2 years ago
Would like to win
sharon, 2 years ago
would like this movie, sounds great
Rita S, 2 years ago
It looks like an inspiring story.
Sarah H, 2 years ago
Have been wanting to see this.
Sylvia Belle, 2 years ago
I want this DVD because I am a fan of Denzel
Christine Sullivan, 2 years ago
I would like the DVD!
David, 2 years ago
I want this DVD!
Laura, 2 years ago
I want this DVD.
Karen B, 2 years ago
What a great giveaway – I’d love to win!!
trudee carreiro, 2 years ago
what a nice giveaway
bob, 2 years ago
i wnat this dvd.
Vickie Bartlett, 2 years ago
Sure would like this DVD. Thanks for the sweeps.
Sherri Siler, 2 years ago
This looks like a great movie. I love Denzel.
Jayme Isaacs, 2 years ago
I Would Love Win This Movie
13rubberducks, 2 years ago
Enter me, please.
Jodene Gildea, 2 years ago
I would love to win this, looks good.
Paula Harmon, 2 years ago
I don’t have very many dvd’s in my collection. This looks like a good one to add to it.
Cindy B, 2 years ago
I am an absolutely huge Denzel fan, and love all his movies. We just rented this movie and I would really love to add it to our collection. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Jennifer Jozwiak, 2 years ago
I’d like this dvd
Paula S, 2 years ago
I’d love to take Denzel home. I mean win the dvd.
Marion, 2 years ago
I would love to win this!!
shawna, 2 years ago
Would love to win this!
Gary Watts, 2 years ago
Denzel Washington is one of my favorite actors, I just gotta win this DVD!!!
Karen Gonyea, 2 years ago
I LOVE Denzel movies !!
Shania Duncan, 2 years ago
I love Denzel Washington and would love to win this DVD!
Melissa V, 2 years ago
i’d like the dvd please. thanks for the contest!
Janice Wright, 2 years ago
I love Denzil’s movies. have not seen this one yet. Thanks for the contest!.
lavolinr, 2 years ago
looks like a good movie. would look to own the dvd.
rebecca snodgrass, 2 years ago
I really want to win this
Anissa, 2 years ago
You know this will be a good one!
Elizabeth Ray, 2 years ago
I’ve heard good things about this movie.
Sarah Stern, 2 years ago
I’d love to win!
Sue Farrell, 2 years ago
I would like to win this DVD because it sounds like a good movie that has a message and a super cast.
Ed Nemmers, 2 years ago
This was a wonderful film; I would so enjoy to have the DVD.
pat ramey, 2 years ago
a wonderful movie. Please choose me to have it.
Nycole Klein, 2 years ago
Heard it was a great movie. would love a copy of it.
philip halter, 2 years ago
like the movie
Chrysa, 2 years ago
I would love to win this DVD because I missed it in the theatre!
beverly, 2 years ago
Denzel is a great actor and all of his movies are fantastic. I would love to win this movie.
William Sims, 2 years ago
I want to win
Vicki Wurgler, 2 years ago
I have not seen this but love Denzel Washington’s movies
Patricia Mortimer, 2 years ago
I’d love to have this DVD
Michael Mortimer, 2 years ago
I’d really like to add this DVD to my collection
Julie, 2 years ago
I’d like this DVD.
Debra Ford, 2 years ago
Would love to win…I’ve been wanting to see this one.
Roxy, 2 years ago
I would definitely love to win this.
Alan Huestis, 2 years ago
I haven’t seen this, but it looks good. Thanks for the sweep.
leloni, 2 years ago
I would like this DVD
Susan White, 2 years ago
I would love to have this DVD!
Thanks so much
Deb Klein, 2 years ago
I would love to win this DVD~Thanks!
Andrea Evans, 2 years ago
I would love to have this! I love Denzel Washington!!
A. Ashley, 2 years ago
Sometimes I like to watch an “uplifter” and cry “weepie tears”.
When I’m not watching ultraviolent sci-fi films, that is.
Thank you for the contest.
Laci, 2 years ago
I would LOVE to win this movie. I just watched it with my parents a few weeks ago and fell in love with it.
Tom J, 2 years ago
This sounds like a good movie to watch
Jill Myrick, 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful contest.
I would LOVE to win !!
Carla Pullum, 2 years ago
My family has been wanting to see this one our rental vidoe store is always out of it and if I won I could watch it over and over again!
Lisa G., 2 years ago
I would love to win this DVD!
marybeth i., 2 years ago
Have not seen this one yet!
kerri r, 2 years ago
i love denzel i have not seen this one yet
Robert R, 2 years ago
I’d love to have this movie
Jeanine, 2 years ago
I’d love to win this DVD.
Theresa Elliott, 2 years ago
I’d like to win this DVD!
Brandon Schnoor, 2 years ago
I would love to win this!
Jay French, 2 years ago
I would like this DVD.
stevie, 2 years ago
A great cast! Would love to see this!
Rose ROberts, 2 years ago
I would like to win this – it looks like a great movie!
Deb K, 2 years ago
I’d like this dvd.
Dave, 2 years ago
Been wanting to see this flick. I’d really like to see it.
kathleen Yohanna, 2 years ago
I would like a copy of “The Great Debaters” Denzel Washington is always great.
Shari Klyn, 2 years ago
I would love to own The Great Debaters
Dave L, 2 years ago
Would love to win this. Thanks!
Buddy Garrett, 2 years ago
I would like the Great Debaters DVD.
vivian blevins, 2 years ago
i lioke the dvd
Samantha Pruitt, 2 years ago
i want it, i want it, i want it!
Michelle H., 2 years ago
My husband was on the debate team in college and I know that we would enjoy this. We were going to see it and somehow we got sidetracked.
cheryl kelly, 2 years ago
We would very much enjoy watching this!
Jeanine Price, 2 years ago
I would LOVE to have this DVD!!
Roseann Kies, 2 years ago
I would appreciate winning this. We are real movie buffs!
Joseph Perozzi, 2 years ago
Loved the film
Kari Colledge, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD
dani, 2 years ago
I would love to win this dvd
Brooke, 2 years ago
I’d like to win this DVD.
Tesa Shelton, 2 years ago
I’d love to win this DVD. Mom and daughter saw in theatre, but I didn’t get to go.
Sand, 2 years ago
I’m a huge Forest Whitaker fan but didn’t have the opportunity to see this in the theater!
Lily Kwan, 2 years ago
I’d like to win the DVD. Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
theodore esteghamat, 2 years ago
please enter me.
Mary, 2 years ago
When I was a kid (50 years ago or more) we had serious (?), organized (?) debates at the dinner table over everything from politics to religion to the chances of the Minnesota Twins. I’ve ever since loved debating. I’d love this movie.
jolene, 2 years ago
oooh I’d love to have this dvd
Dara Nix, 2 years ago
I have not been able to get out and go see this movie, so I would L-O-V-E to win a copy!
sarah woods, 2 years ago
DEnzel WAshington is superb; as Morgan Freeman. Best of luck to all who enter.
Amanda DeVowe, 2 years ago
Looks like a great movie, I would love to own it.
Amber S., 2 years ago
I’d love to have this dvd!
sarah, 2 years ago
enter me!
EVELYN, 2 years ago
I’ve been told great things about this movie.
Renee Turner, 2 years ago
I would love to watch this movie with my family.
marybeth, 2 years ago
I would love to win this!
JONI CHADWELL, 2 years ago
this looks like something everyone here would like
Janet, 2 years ago
ty 4 the great contest!
Tammy, 2 years ago
I’d like the dvd! Thanks for the chance.
Leslie, 2 years ago
I’d love to see this movie.
Louise Brown, 2 years ago
I would like the DVD
raych, 2 years ago
Count me in!
Heather's Habitat, 2 years ago
yes, I’d love this DVD
tanya, 2 years ago
Would love to have this DVD. I could use some uplifting messages!
Jeffrey Beckett, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD
squiqwe, 2 years ago
love this movie!
Kristal Velazquez, 2 years ago
Great movie to giveaway!
Suanne Giddings, 2 years ago
I enjoy Denzel Washington movies. I feel a movie night coming on! Thanks for the chance to win!
Mike Mayberry, 2 years ago
I want this, it is just about my turn to win.
Sylvia Porter, 2 years ago
i’d really love this!
Monica Cross, 2 years ago
I’d like the DVD.
John Deal, 2 years ago
I don’t know anybody in the movie, but I,d like to have it anyway.
amy delong, 2 years ago
denzel rocks!!must have!!
Jacob LaFountaine, 2 years ago
Haven’t seen it yet
Donna Kozar, 2 years ago
I would like the DVD.
Rosanne Morrison, 2 years ago
Watching it tonight. Love Denzel
Julie Smith, 2 years ago
I really wanted to see this when it was in the theaters. Denzel Washington of late has never failed to give a remarkable performance, and the reviews were great. Thank you for the chance to win this!