Watch The Great Debaters (2007) HD Full Movie Free on SolarMovie. Watch The Great Debaters (2007) online free. A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he...A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.