Samantha Booke — The Great Debaters Character Profile

Samantha Booke - The Great Debaters

About Samantha Booke

Acclaimed poet and the only female member of the 1930 Wiley debate team. She participates in the first collegiate interracial debate in the US.

Character Facts

Played by: Jurnee Smollett
Appears in: The Great Debaters (2007)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (1)

Samantha Booke — Professional Coach — Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington)
Professional mentorship and academic guidance.

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