The Great Debaters

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail (McAlindon, Harold R.)." The quote above is a perfect example of the movie The Great Debaters. I say this because this movie takes place in 1935 and in 1935 "blacks" weren't allowed the same privileges as the "whites". Therefore for Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas to inspire students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship, is definitely going where there was no path to create his own. This movie shows that you should not give up no matter what challenges life throws at you. This movie is a good example of believing in yourself. It shows that even when society discriminates against you, for whatever reason it might be, if you believe in yourself then you can definitely prove them wrong. Fight for what you want and for what you believe in, and if you like a drama based on a true story then The Great Debaters is a perfect movie for you.