The Great Debaters includes multiple American actors.
Forest Steven Whitaker III ( born July 15 , 1961 ) is an American actor , producer , and director . Gina Ravera ( born May 20 , 1966 ) is an American actress . Jermaine Williams ( born December 31 , 1982 ) is an American actor and dancer . The Great Debaters . The film co-stars Forest Whitaker , Kimberly Elise , Nate Parker , Gina Ravera , Jermaine Williams and Jurnee Smollett .