Melvin B. tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-american college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Inspired by a true story.
General Note
Inspired by the American legacy article by Tony Scherman.